Aurora Cannabis said it has been granted Plant Breeders' Rights in Canada for two proprietary cannabis cultivars developed through its breeding program. This certification gives Aurora the exclusive rights to grow, propagate and sell finished products produced from these varieties.
The two protected cultivars, SOT20R07-007 (known as Farm Gas) and SOT20R07-005 (known as Driftwood Diesel), were developed at Aurora Coast, the company's research and development facility in Comox, British Columbia. The company selected these cultivars based on their unique characteristics, including how well they grow and how consistently they perform. Farm Gas and Driftwood Diesel are medical cannabis products available to patients in Germany, Poland, UK, Canada and Australia.
"These plant breeders' rights recognize the depth of work behind our leading breeding, genetic development and testing program," says Lana Culley, Vice President, Innovation and International Operations at Aurora. "They reflect a disciplined, science‑driven approach to developing cultivars that deliver consistency, performance and reliability for medical cannabis patients around the world."
Understanding Plant Breeders' Rights in Canada
- Plant Breeders' Rights are a form of intellectual property protection, similar to patents, that apply specifically to new and distinct plant varieties
- In Canada, plant breeders' rights are granted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and give breeders exclusive rights to produce and sell a protected plant variety
- This framework recognizes the significant scientific investment required to develop cultivars that are clearly different and produce the same results over time
- For Aurora, plant breeders' rights protect proprietary cannabis genetics developed through its internal breeding program, supporting continued innovation and long‑term research
