US Plant Patent PP26333
RUITSWEET
Rhipsalis plant named ‘RUITSWEET’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends May 11, 2034.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on February 18, 2034. This patent earned 82 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP26333
- Filed
- February 18, 2014
- Granted
- January 19, 2016
- Expires
- May 11, 2034
- Assignee
- DE RUITER JACCO
- Inventor
- DE RUITER JACCO
Abstract
A new and distinct Rhipsalis cultivar named ‘RUITSWEET’ is disclosed, characterized by strong basal shoot production, prolific branching, compact and study form, and unique Greyed-Red color, especially in the sun. The new variety is a Rhipsalis , typically produced as an ornamental plant.
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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Rhipsalis plant named ‘RUITSWEET’ as herein illustrated and described.
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