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US Plant Patent PP24550

Gaia

Apple tree named ‘Gaia’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends May 12, 2032.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on February 24, 2032. This patent earned 78 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP24550, the photograph of Gaia printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP24550, reproduced as printed. Photographs in a plant patent are taken by the applicant. Reproduction of the patent document is permitted; the image is shown whole and uncropped for that reason.

The record

Patent number
PP24550
Filed
February 24, 2012
Granted
June 17, 2014
Expires
May 12, 2032
Assignee
C I V —CONSORZIO ITALIANO VIVAISTI—SOCIETA CONSORTILE A R L, LEIS MICHELANGELO, MARTINELLI ALESSIO, CASTAGNOLI PIETRO, CASTAGNOLI ALESSANDRO, AZZOLINI DONATA, TAGLIANI FRANCESCO
Inventor
LEIS MICHELANGELO; MARTINELLI ALESSIO; TAGLIANI FRANCESCO; CASTAGNOLI GIANFRANCO

Abstract

A new and distinct Malus domestica Mill. apple tree variety named ‘Gaia’ particularly characterized by moderately vigorous tree with good habit. Highly productive with precocious fruit bearing. Resistant to scab. The fruit is big, larger than Gala, with a regular, rounded, slightly flattened shape. Less subject to cracking then Gala. Yellowish-green ground colour with striped red overcolour. The flesh is creamy, fine, crispy and juicy. The flavour is good, very sweet, similar to Galaxy but with a more intense aroma. Storage life comparable to Galaxy.

Show the legal claimThe single numbered claim as granted — the legal text that defines what this patent covers.

We claim: 1. A new and distinct Malus domestica Mill. apple tree variety named ‘Gaia’, substantially as illustrated and described herein.

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