Use of the variety denomination

(1) Any person who offers for sale or markets propagating material of a variety protected in Belize shall, even after the expiration of the protection, use the registered variety denomination only in so far as prior rights do not prevent such use. Protection of New Plant Varieties [CAP. 25525 (2) When a protected variety is offered for sale or marketed, a trademark, trade name or other similar indication may be associated with the registered variety denomination provided that the denomination is easily recognisable. (3) The holder of a breeder’s right may not invoke any trademark, trade name or other right in his possession against a variety denomination legitimately used in the offering for sale or marketing of the variety by another person, even after the expiration of the protection.