Welcome to AIB,
the Anti-Infringement Bureau for Intellectual Property Rights on Plant Material

Working for a sustainable horticulture
AIB is an international association representing the major companies in the vegetable seed industry. Our member companies are committed to supporting sustainable horticulture through innovation in vegetable breeding and seed production.

The mission of AIB is to prevent and fight infringements of the Intellectual Property Rights of our members. We are connected to a network of regional and national seed associations and IP enforcement authorities in many countries.

News

Protecting tomorrow's innovation today


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Impetus through AIB
In 2011, the fight against the illegal multiplication of protected vegetable crops received a substantial impetus. In its first year, the Anti Infringement Bureau (AIB) has constructively engaged in the protection of genetics and the prevention of infringements of the Intellectual Property Rights (IP) of seed companies. In several countries, significant steps have been taken to protect the interests of vegetable seed companies.

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Workshop of Protection - 30th June Bologna


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31 May 11 - AIB signs Co-operation Agreement with leading seed enhancement and coating companies
At a ceremony on 31 May 2011 during the ISF World Seed Congress in Belfast three leading European seed enhancement and coating companies, Elsoms, INCOTEC and Suet, have signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Anti-Infringement Bureau on Intellectual Property Rights of Plant Material (AIB), the authority for prevention and control of illegal multiplication of protected vegetable seeds. The parties agreed to a protocol aiming to prevent the conditioning of illegally
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