US Plant Patent PP24125
HBC 369
Hop plant named ‘HBC 369’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends May 10, 2032.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on February 15, 2032. This patent earned 85 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP24125
- Filed
- February 15, 2012
- Granted
- December 31, 2013
- Expires
- May 10, 2032
- Inventor
- PROBASCO EUGENE G; PERRAULT JASON
Abstract
A new hop plant named ‘HBC 369’ is disclosed. The cones of ‘HBC 369’ mature in mid September, and yield a crop of 1600 to 2000 pounds per acre. ‘HBC 369’ is used for its unique aromatic quality, resistance to powdery mildew, high alpha acid content and exceptional yield.
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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct hop plant as shown and described herein.
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