Genus
Globba
4 US plant patents have been granted in this genus. 4 are already in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell them.
Already in the public domain — 4 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.
- Pristina PinkPP10991Globba plant named `Pristina Pink`PUBLIC DOMAINDecember 31, 2017
- Ruby QueenPP11010Globba plant named `Ruby Queen`PUBLIC DOMAINDecember 31, 2017
- Blushing MaidenPP11026Globba plant named `Blushing Maiden`PUBLIC DOMAINDecember 31, 2017
- Purest AngelPP11050Globba plant named `Purest Angel`PUBLIC DOMAINDecember 31, 2017
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.