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US Plant Patent PP16739

Meiviowit

Climbing shrub rose plant named ‘Meiviowit’

PUBLIC DOMAIN

Patent expired February 1, 2025. This plant is in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell it.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on November 30, 2024. This patent earned 63 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP16739, the photograph of Meiviowit printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP16739, 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
PP16739
Filed
November 30, 2004
Granted
June 27, 2006
Expires
February 1, 2025
Assignee
CP DELAWARE INC
Inventor
MEILLAND ALAIN A

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of climbing shrub rose plant is provided. The new plant is a spontaneous mutation of unknown causation of the ‘Meiviolin’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,892). Attractive near white long-lasting very double blossoms having an ancient rose configuration are formed on a substantially continuous basis. Vigorous medium green semi-glossy foliage is formed that contrasts well with the near white blossom coloration. Good resistance to Black Spot and good tolerance to frost are displayed. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape. It can be grown to advantage on a trellis, lamppost or gazebo.

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

1. A new and distinct rose plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a climbing shrub growth habit, (b) abundantly forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive near white long-lasting very double blossoms having an ancient rose configuration, (c) forms vigorous medium green semi-glossy foliage that contrasts well with the near white blossom coloration, (d) displays good tolerance to frost, and (e) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as herein shown and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP16739 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.