Re: [tomato] Re: Red Savina Habanero Pepper
Celeste or Dave Anderson (Tomato@GlobalGarden.com)
Thu, 1 Apr 1999 09:33:36 +0000
I really don't know if there is a difference between a patented and a
PVP variety. The only thing I'm sure of is that selling either
without paying a royalty will get you a letter from a lawyer. BTW
Chuck, I also grow tomatoes, so I'm not visiting here.
> >>BTW, I thought that OP varieties could not be patented, only
> hybrids. Has this changed or am I mistaken?<< Only hybrids can be
> patented but there is a PVP (Plant Variety Protection) program to protect
> O.P. breeders. It is much the same but I understand the length os shorter
> than the regular patents. Maybe our pepper visitor can jump in here. He
> seems to know something of this and in this case his pepper info should
> apply.
Dave Anderson
Tough Love Chile Co.
http://www.tough-love.com
e-mail Chilehead@tough-love.com