Plant
Persimmon
3 US plant patents name this plant. 1 has expired, so that cultivar is free to propagate and sell. The next of the 2 still protected comes off patent on February 20, 2028.
Still under patent — 2 cultivars
Soonest to come off patent first. You may not propagate these for sale until the date shown.
- Nuevo Rojo BrillantePP20729Persimmon tree named ‘Nuevo Rojo Brillante’UNDER PATENTFebruary 20, 2028
- JN5PP25689Persimmon tree named ‘JN5’UNDER PATENTNovember 24, 2033
Already in the public domain — 1 cultivar
Most recently freed first. Anyone may propagate and sell this plant — though the name it is sold under may still be a live trademark.
- Persimmon tree denominated Doc's DelightPP16822PUBLIC DOMAINJune 7, 2024
Botanically this is Diospyros. A patent expiring frees the plant, and its cultivar name with it — cultivar names cannot be trademarked. Any brand name it is sold under is a separate thing and may still be owned.