Genus
Codiaeum
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 March 9, 2027.
Still under patent — 1 cultivar
Soonest to come off patent first. You may not propagate these for sale until the date shown.
- RevolutionsPP18957Codiaeum plant named ‘Revolutions’UNDER PATENTMarch 9, 2027
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.
- Croton ZuluPP13531Codiaeum plant named ‘Croton Zulu’PUBLIC DOMAINMay 18, 2021
- GRU CO9901PP13013Codiaeum plant named ‘GRU CO9901’PUBLIC DOMAINMarch 11, 2021
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.