7 CFR § 97.13 Plant Variety and Protection

§ 97.13 When the owner is deceased or legally incapacitated.

Current through Jul 29, 2026 · Read all of Part 97

In case of the death of the owner or if the owner is legally incapacitated, the legal representative (executor, administrator, or guardian) or heir or assignee of the deceased owner may sign as the applicant. If an applicant dies between the filing of his or her application and the granting of a certificate thereon, the certificate may be issued to the legal representative, heir, or assignee, upon proper intervention.

← § 97.12 Number and filing date of an application.§ 97.14 Joint applicants. →