US Plant Patent PP27325
FL98-423
Blueberry plant named ‘FL98-423’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends April 16, 2035.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on February 9, 2035. This patent earned 66 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP27325
- Filed
- February 9, 2015
- Granted
- November 1, 2016
- Expires
- April 16, 2035
- Assignee
- FLORIDA FOUND SEED PRODUCERS INC
- Inventor
- LYRENE PAUL M
Abstract
‘FL98-423’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry ( Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a very low chilling requirement, upright growth habit, and fruit that are large, firm, sweet, with a small, dry picking scar.
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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘FL98-423’, as illustrated and described herein.
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