US Plant Patent PP26288
C04-051
Blueberry plant named ‘C04-051’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends July 10, 2034.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on March 13, 2034. This patent earned 119 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP26288
- Filed
- March 13, 2014
- Granted
- January 5, 2016
- Expires
- July 10, 2034
- Inventor
- WRIGHT GARY; LYRENE PAUL
Abstract
A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry ( Vaccinium corymbosum hybrid) plant named ‘C04-051’, characterized by its Upright to semi-upright plant growth habit and strong plant growth vigor, low chilling requirement, large fruit size, good fruit flavor, firm fruit suited to handling and low scarring on the fruit. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘C04-051’, substantially as illustrated and described herein.
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