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.

The record
- Patent number
- PP24873
- Filed
- November 20, 2012
- Granted
- September 16, 2014
- Expires
- March 13, 2033
- Assignee
- CP DELAWARE INC
- 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.
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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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