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| A few months ago, I purchased a few sets of Optimara violet leaves from Selective Gardener. I'm aware that many of Optimara violets are patented.
My question is, am I allowed to sell/give away the babies from these leaves as long as I do not propagate any further? I e-mailed Selective Gardener a few weeks ago, and asked the same question, but I have never received a reply. (Sigh.) Also, do you know any patented varieties other than those from Holtkamp? Is there any way to know which varieties are patented? Akiko |
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- Posted by robitaillenancy1 zone 5 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 14, 09 at 12:42
| On one forum we had a long discussion about Optimara's patents. Lorraine from Optimara came on and explained a lot about this and why they do not put name tags in every plant. She says as long as growers reproduce the patent plants and sell/give them away, it is ok. But when big sellers sell them in large number they must buy a name tag from Selective Gardener (they used to cost 3 cents a nametag) So if you are a small grower you are all right to sell a few plants. Do inquire from Optimara or Selective Gardener in case their rules have changed. Nancy |
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- Posted by crystalchild (My Page) on Thu, Feb 26, 09 at 3:07
| Thank you, Nancy. I'll contact them again. Akiko |
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