Genus
Carica
3 US plant patents have been granted in this genus. 2 are already in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell them. The next of the 1 still protected comes off patent on October 10, 2034.
Still under patent — 1 cultivar
Soonest to come off patent first. You may not propagate these for sale until the date shown.
- AURORAPP26731Papaya tree named ‘AURORA’UNDER PATENTOctober 10, 2034
Already in the public domain — 2 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.
- Poamoho GoldPP12480Papaya plant named ‘Poamoho Gold’PUBLIC DOMAINJanuary 24, 2020
- Laie GoldPP12481Papaya plant named ‘Laie Gold’PUBLIC DOMAINNovember 22, 2019
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.