US Plant Patent PP24640
JCJC
Illicium plant named ‘JCJC’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends November 18, 2032.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on February 21, 2032. This patent earned 271 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP24640
- Filed
- February 21, 2012
- Granted
- July 15, 2014
- Expires
- November 18, 2032
- Assignee
- PLANT DEV SERVICES INC, FLEMING JAMES
- Inventor
- FLEMING JAMES
Abstract
A new and distinct Illicium cultivar named ‘JCJC’ is disclosed, characterized by rounded foliage, dark red flowers with a sweet fragrance. Plant form of the new cultivar is attractive, requiring little or no pruning. The new cultivar is a Illicium, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Illicium plant named ‘JCJC’ as herein illustrated and described.
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