US Plant Patent PP26765
C03-038
Blueberry plant named ‘C03-038’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends February 19, 2034.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on February 6, 2034. This patent earned 13 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP26765
- Filed
- February 6, 2014
- Granted
- May 31, 2016
- Expires
- February 19, 2034
- Inventor
- WRIGHT GARY; LYRENE PAUL
Abstract
A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry ( Vaccinium corymbosum hybrid) plant named ‘C03-038,’ characterized by its semi-upright plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, low chilling requirement, early timing of fruiting, medium fruit size with oblate shape, firm fruit suited to handling, good fruit flavor. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
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It is claimed: 1. A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘C03-038,’ substantially as illustrated and described herein.
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