US Plant Patent PP27318
Wonderful Pistachio Rootstock #3
Pistachio rootstock tree named ‘Wonderful Pistachio Rootstock #3’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends March 2, 2035.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on December 9, 2034. This patent earned 83 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP27318
- Filed
- December 9, 2014
- Granted
- November 1, 2016
- Expires
- March 2, 2035
- Assignee
- Wonderful Orchards LLC
- Inventor
- MACILVAINE JOSEPH; MERCURE ERIC; ETCHAMENDY JOHN
Abstract
A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree as herein illustrated and described.
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