2. In these Regulations—
“the 1997 Act” means the Plant Varieties Act 1997;
“the 1978 Regulations” means the Plant Breeders' Rights Regulations 1978(1);
“the 1998 Regulations” means the Plant Breeders' Rights Regulations 1998(2); and
“plant breeders' rights” means rights which may be granted in accordance with Part I of the 1997 Act.