Genus
Wisteria
3 US plant patents have been granted in this genus. 0 are already in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell them. The next of the 3 still protected comes off patent on August 22, 2027.
Still under patent — 3 cultivars
Soonest to come off patent first. You may not propagate these for sale until the date shown.
- Betty TamPP19655Wisteria plant named ‘Betty Tam’UNDER PATENTAugust 22, 2027
- AngiePP21981Wisteria plant named ‘Angie’UNDER PATENTOctober 13, 2029
- Ed's Blue DragonPP26415Wisteria plant named ‘Ed's Blue Dragon’UNDER PATENTMarch 31, 2034
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.