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US Plant Patent PP24873

Meitafnah

Grandiflora rose plant named ‘Meitafnah’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends March 13, 2033.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on November 20, 2032. This patent earned 113 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP24873, the photograph of Meitafnah printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP24873, 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
PP24873
Filed
November 20, 2012
Granted
September 16, 2014
Expires
March 13, 2033
Inventor
MEILLAND ALAIN A

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Grandiflora rose plant is provided that abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive double strongly fragrant blossoms that are violet pink in coloration. The vegetation is strong. An upright growth habit is displayed. The foliage is dense dark green with a semi-glossy upper surface. The disease resistance is good, with no particular disease concern having been encountered during observations to date. The plant is well suited for providing distinctive attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

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

I claim: 1. A new and distinct Grandiflora rose plant characterized by the following characteristics: (a) forms strong vegetation, (b) exhibits an upright growth habit with dense dark green foliage having a semi-glossy upper surface, (c) abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive double strongly fragrant blossoms that display violet pink coloration, and (d) is well suited for providing distinctive attractive ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as shown and described.

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