US Plant Patent PP36080

SF118

Apple tree named ‘SF118’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends December 3, 2042.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on October 14, 2042. This patent earned 50 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

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The record

Patent number: PP36080
Filed: October 14, 2022
Granted: August 27, 2024
Expires: December 3, 2042
Assignee: NZ INST PLANT & FOOD RES LTD
Inventor: ESSNER BRUNO; BREEN KENNETH CHARLES

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described. The variety results from a limb sport found in Angers, France. The fruit of the apple tree of this new variety have an attractive appearance, characterised by a high proportion of red over color and an over color pattern that is a solid flush.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A new and distinct variety of apple tree named ‘SF118’ substantially as illustrated and described herein.

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