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The purpose of this research is to analyze and compare theideas which form the basis of Intellectual Property Protectionsystems for plants or plant varieties, in particular patent lawsystems and legal systems for plant breeder's rights and legalright to plant varieties. The research also examines problemswhich can occur as a result of the implementation of such legalsystems. The study was carried out by compiling data from documentaryresearch, text books, and legal decisions from both foreing andlocal sources. The focus of the research is on the development oflegal protection systems for plants or plant varieties inEuropean countries, the United States of America, and in Thailand.The wirter analyzes and compares the underlying conecpts of suchsystems in these countries. The research results highilight the differences between thelegal protection systems for plants or plant varieties inThailand as compared to other countries. Such differences areprincipally due to economic status, social background politics,government policies and development of technology. Differentlegal protection systems were developed with different purposesin mind and due to varying marlet conditions existing in eachcountry. However, the study is useful for Thailand to formulateits own appropriate legal protection system for plants or plantvarieties in the future. |