US Plant Patent PP26526

GCM 305

Mandarin tree named ‘GCM 305’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends April 4, 2034.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on May 16, 2033. This patent earned 323 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

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The record

Patent number: PP26526
Filed: May 16, 2013
Granted: March 22, 2016
Expires: April 4, 2034
Assignee: GCM VARIEDADES VEGETALES A I E
Inventor: MARTINAVARRO FERNANDO BALLESTER

Abstract

‘GCM 305’ is a late-season maturing mandarin obtained by partial cross of the ‘KARA’ mandarin in Huelva, Spain. ‘GCM 305’ has medium-sized fruit which is essentially seedless and has good storage characteristics. The fruit is easy to peel, has a smooth rind texture, a dark orange color, a very rich sweet flavor, and a pleasant aroma.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A new and distinct mandarin tree having the characteristics substantially as described and illustrated herein.

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