79. The representative of Switzerland, on behalf of all the Ministries in her country concerned with this exercise, said that the work of the Secretariat deserved a special compliment because of the complexity of the subject. In fact, to convey such vast information in a digestible manner so that it could be consulted easily, yet without changing the answers provided by Members, was a very difficult task. The reading of the document revealed some differences among Members but that was not surprising, even for the so-called developed country Members, because the subject was still relatively new. However, it was remarkable that a trend of consistency was developing in a great number of Members and with regard to a great number of points. She did not wish to repeat the points made by the two preceding delegations. As to the effective sui generis system of protection, mentioned in Article 27.3(b), the table revealed that the effective sui generis system was the one established by UPOV. Most responding Members had adopted the 1991 Act. Some were still linked to the 1978 Act but these were in the process of ratifying the 1991 Act. She added that, her country being particularly pro-active in the field of biotechnology, the document was of great importance.
