Re: Drought Resistant Hostas---Also H. 'Revolution'
Chick wrote:
>
> A patent is granted for 20 years from the date of application. I would guess that
> a patent holder who informed you that the patent was applied for would have the
> right to seek reasonable compensation once the patent was granted from those who
> propagated the plant. But that's just a guess.
>
> The easiest way to avoid the problem is to not propagate the plant and respect the
> patent process.
I have no intention of propagating anything with ppaf on it. I just
pass those plants by when I decide to buy something to sell or for
myself.
I don't think many other countries follow the ppaf rule though. I know
labs outside this country propagate ppaf designated plants all the time.
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Bye
Bob Bob Axmear 208 2nd St Ne Waukon, Ia 52172
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