Ratification of the Convention (1961) was accompanied by a declaration that in accordance with Article 33 of the Convention, the French Government would apply the Convention to the following genera and species included in the Annex to the Convention: wheat, barley, oats, rice, maize, potatoes, peas, beans, lettuce, roses, carnations. The Convention would also be applied to a number of genera and species not included in the Annex to the Convention. With respect to these, France would limit the benefit of protection to nationals of Member States which protect the same genera and species, as well as to physical persons and corporate bodies having their domicile or establishment in one of these States. (see Industrial Property 1971, No.12, p.330)
Ratification of the Convention (1961) applied to the territory of the French Republic in Europe, to the Departments of Guadeloupe, Guyane, Martinique and Reunion, to the Overseas Territories of French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna Islands and the French Southern and Antarctic Territories. (see Industrial Property 1971, No.12, p.330)
| Act(s) | Article(s) | Signature | Instrument | Entry into Force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Act | March 19, 1991 | Ratification : April 27, 2012 | May 27, 2012 | |
| 1978 Act | October 23, 1978 | Ratification : February 17, 1983 | March 17, 1983 | |
| Additional Act | November 10, 1972 | Ratification : January 22, 1975 | February 11, 1977 |
With a notification under Article 34(2) of the 1978 Act. (see UPOV Notification No. 23)
With a declaration that the 1978 Act applies to the territory of the French Republic, including the Overseas Departments and Territories. (see UPOV Notification No. 27)