US Plant Patent PP21541

Star Dust

Gardenia plant named ‘Star Dust’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends October 24, 2028.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on August 13, 2027. This patent earned 438 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

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The record

Patent number: PP21541
Filed: August 13, 2007
Granted: November 30, 2010
Expires: October 24, 2028
Assignee: COOK ALLYN
Inventor: COOK ALLYN

Abstract

A new and distinct gardenia named ‘Star Dust’ that is resistant to race 2 of the root knot nematode and has dark green, glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers typical of the genus is described.

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

1. A new and distinct variety of Gardenia plant, as herein illustrated and described.

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