Genus

Feijoa

4 US plant patents have been granted in this genus. 1 is already in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell it. The next of the 3 still protected comes off patent on February 10, 2029.

Still under patent — 3 cultivars

Soonest to come off patent first. You may not propagate these for sale until the date shown.

AnatokiPP21614Feijoa variety named ‘Anatoki’UNDER PATENTFebruary 10, 2029
KakarikiPP22173Feijoa variety named ‘Kakariki’UNDER PATENTJuly 8, 2029
KaiteriPP22275Feijoa variety named ‘Kaiteri’UNDER PATENTJuly 15, 2029

Already in the public domain — 1 cultivar

Most recently freed first. Anyone may propagate and sell this plant — though the name it is sold under may still be a live trademark.

Opal StarPP8825Feijoa variety named Opal StarPUBLIC DOMAINNovember 30, 2012

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.