Genus
Achimenes
5 US plant patents have been granted in this genus. 5 are already in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell them.
Already in the public domain — 5 cultivars
Most recently freed first. Anyone may propagate and sell these plants — though the name it is sold under may still be a live trademark.
- Pink RosePP6633Achimenes plant named Pink RosePUBLIC DOMAINSeptember 30, 2007
- White RosePP6634Achimenes plant named White RosePUBLIC DOMAINSeptember 30, 2007
- Picotee RosePP6637Achimenes plant named Picotee RosePUBLIC DOMAINSeptember 30, 2007
- Tetra LindaPP6567Achimenes plant named Tetra LindaPUBLIC DOMAINJune 16, 2007
- Blue RosePP5919Achimenes plant named Blue RosePUBLIC DOMAINApril 9, 2005
A patent expiring frees the plant, and its cultivar name comes with it — cultivar names cannot be trademarked, so they are always free to use. What it does not free is any brand name the plant is marketed under. Those are trademarks and renew indefinitely.