US Plant Patent PP25973
NAIROBI
Ficus elastica plant named ‘NAIROBI’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends May 8, 2034.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on October 30, 2033. This patent earned 190 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP25973
- Filed
- October 30, 2013
- Granted
- October 6, 2015
- Expires
- May 8, 2034
- Assignee
- J VAN GEEST HOLDING B V, VAN GEEST JAN
- Inventor
- VAN GEEST JAN
Abstract
A new and distinct Ficus elastica cultivar named ‘NAIROBI’ is disclosed, characterized by, a compact shape and elliptic to ovate green to grey-green leaves. The new variety is a Ficus elastica typically produced as an ornamental plant.
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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Ficus elastica plant named ‘NAIROBI’ as herein illustrated and described.
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