ANIMAL BREEDERS RIGHTS UNIT

Objectives

The Unit will perform the following activities: -

• Undertake technical evaluation for grant of Animal Breeders’ Rights.
• Grant Animal Breeders’ Rights (ABR)
• Establish and maintain a documentation centre for the purpose of dissemination of information on animal breeders, right in Tanzania.
• Maintain a register and provide information on animal breeders’ right issued in Tanzania.
• Facilitate Transfer and licensing of animal breeder’ rights.
• Collaboration with local and international bodies whose functions relate to intellectual property rights matters.
• Maintain and manage the Animal Breeders Rights Fund established under the Animal Breeders’ Act.
• Coordinate matters on property rights that related to animal genetic resources and geographical indicators.

This Unit will be led by a Principal Livestock/Research Officer.