Jocelyn Bosse
@jocelynbos.se
Researching intellectual property and plants, food, and agriculture 🌿
Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast
🏳️🌈 she / her
Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast
🏳️🌈 she / her
Philodendron plant named 'RCM2'
US #PlantPatent 37,095 (granted today)
The variety was a whole plant mutation from ‘Rojo Congo’ (PP 14,116), and is distinguished by the salmon pink (with dark green stripes) of its immature foliage, turning olive green with age.
US #PlantPatent 37,095 (granted today)
The variety was a whole plant mutation from ‘Rojo Congo’ (PP 14,116), and is distinguished by the salmon pink (with dark green stripes) of its immature foliage, turning olive green with age.
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Philodendron plant named 'RCM2'
US #PlantPatent 37,095 (granted today)
The variety was a whole plant mutation from ‘Rojo Congo’ (PP 14,116), and is distinguished by the salmon pink (with dark green stripes) of its immature foliage, turning olive green with age.
US #PlantPatent 37,095 (granted today)
The variety was a whole plant mutation from ‘Rojo Congo’ (PP 14,116), and is distinguished by the salmon pink (with dark green stripes) of its immature foliage, turning olive green with age.
Clematis plant named ‘EviGsy154’
US #PlantPatent 37,085 (granted today)
It was developed by Raymond J. Evison in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. I saw the variety on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year (third photo is mine), where it was shortlisted for the 'Plant of the Year' award.
US #PlantPatent 37,085 (granted today)
It was developed by Raymond J. Evison in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. I saw the variety on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year (third photo is mine), where it was shortlisted for the 'Plant of the Year' award.
November 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Clematis plant named ‘EviGsy154’
US #PlantPatent 37,085 (granted today)
It was developed by Raymond J. Evison in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. I saw the variety on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year (third photo is mine), where it was shortlisted for the 'Plant of the Year' award.
US #PlantPatent 37,085 (granted today)
It was developed by Raymond J. Evison in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. I saw the variety on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year (third photo is mine), where it was shortlisted for the 'Plant of the Year' award.
Nectarine tree named ‘Mike's Fire’
US #PlantPatent 37,064 (granted today)
The variety was the result of a cross between a proprietary variety named '184BA574' (unpatented) and ‘Magic Fire’ (PP 32,016). It was developed in California.
US #PlantPatent 37,064 (granted today)
The variety was the result of a cross between a proprietary variety named '184BA574' (unpatented) and ‘Magic Fire’ (PP 32,016). It was developed in California.
October 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Nectarine tree named ‘Mike's Fire’
US #PlantPatent 37,064 (granted today)
The variety was the result of a cross between a proprietary variety named '184BA574' (unpatented) and ‘Magic Fire’ (PP 32,016). It was developed in California.
US #PlantPatent 37,064 (granted today)
The variety was the result of a cross between a proprietary variety named '184BA574' (unpatented) and ‘Magic Fire’ (PP 32,016). It was developed in California.
Perennial peanut plant named 'Murphy's Pintoi'
US #PlantPatent 37,042 (granted today)
The variety is distinguished by its small leaves, infrequent flowering habit, dense foliage canopy, and other features. It was bred in Florida.
US #PlantPatent 37,042 (granted today)
The variety is distinguished by its small leaves, infrequent flowering habit, dense foliage canopy, and other features. It was bred in Florida.
October 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Perennial peanut plant named 'Murphy's Pintoi'
US #PlantPatent 37,042 (granted today)
The variety is distinguished by its small leaves, infrequent flowering habit, dense foliage canopy, and other features. It was bred in Florida.
US #PlantPatent 37,042 (granted today)
The variety is distinguished by its small leaves, infrequent flowering habit, dense foliage canopy, and other features. It was bred in Florida.
Wine grape variety named 'Norton Blanc'
US #PlantPatent 37,014 (granted today)
The variety is a cross between 'Cabernet Sauvignon' and 'Norton' grapevines. Bred at Missouri State University, the grapes are said to produce a unique white wine with the aroma of fresh spring grass or fresh-cut lime.
US #PlantPatent 37,014 (granted today)
The variety is a cross between 'Cabernet Sauvignon' and 'Norton' grapevines. Bred at Missouri State University, the grapes are said to produce a unique white wine with the aroma of fresh spring grass or fresh-cut lime.
October 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Wine grape variety named 'Norton Blanc'
US #PlantPatent 37,014 (granted today)
The variety is a cross between 'Cabernet Sauvignon' and 'Norton' grapevines. Bred at Missouri State University, the grapes are said to produce a unique white wine with the aroma of fresh spring grass or fresh-cut lime.
US #PlantPatent 37,014 (granted today)
The variety is a cross between 'Cabernet Sauvignon' and 'Norton' grapevines. Bred at Missouri State University, the grapes are said to produce a unique white wine with the aroma of fresh spring grass or fresh-cut lime.
Paeonia plant named 'Smithopus3'
US #PlantPatent 37,005 (granted today)
The variety was the result of a cross made in summer of 2011 in a backyard in Windham, New Hampshire.
US #PlantPatent 37,005 (granted today)
The variety was the result of a cross made in summer of 2011 in a backyard in Windham, New Hampshire.
October 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Paeonia plant named 'Smithopus3'
US #PlantPatent 37,005 (granted today)
The variety was the result of a cross made in summer of 2011 in a backyard in Windham, New Hampshire.
US #PlantPatent 37,005 (granted today)
The variety was the result of a cross made in summer of 2011 in a backyard in Windham, New Hampshire.
Achillea plant named 'Versred'
US #PlantPatent 36,989 (granted today)
The variety was bred by Janus Verschoor as part of a breeding programme in Haarlem, the Netherlands.
US #PlantPatent 36,989 (granted today)
The variety was bred by Janus Verschoor as part of a breeding programme in Haarlem, the Netherlands.
September 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Achillea plant named 'Versred'
US #PlantPatent 36,989 (granted today)
The variety was bred by Janus Verschoor as part of a breeding programme in Haarlem, the Netherlands.
US #PlantPatent 36,989 (granted today)
The variety was bred by Janus Verschoor as part of a breeding programme in Haarlem, the Netherlands.
Rose variety named 'AUSCP17960'
US #PlantPatent 36,974 (granted today)
It was bred by Carl Bennett of David Austin Roses, UK, and is sold as a wedding rose under the trademark Phoebe™.
US #PlantPatent 36,974 (granted today)
It was bred by Carl Bennett of David Austin Roses, UK, and is sold as a wedding rose under the trademark Phoebe™.
September 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Rose variety named 'AUSCP17960'
US #PlantPatent 36,974 (granted today)
It was bred by Carl Bennett of David Austin Roses, UK, and is sold as a wedding rose under the trademark Phoebe™.
US #PlantPatent 36,974 (granted today)
It was bred by Carl Bennett of David Austin Roses, UK, and is sold as a wedding rose under the trademark Phoebe™.
Cannabis sativa plant named ‘PTC8510V’
US #PlantPatent No. 36,958 (granted today)
The variety was developed in Portland, Oregon. It is distinguished by various traits, including its total cannabinoid content and its high THCV:THC ratio (i.e. lower levels of active THC).
US #PlantPatent No. 36,958 (granted today)
The variety was developed in Portland, Oregon. It is distinguished by various traits, including its total cannabinoid content and its high THCV:THC ratio (i.e. lower levels of active THC).
September 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Cannabis sativa plant named ‘PTC8510V’
US #PlantPatent No. 36,958 (granted today)
The variety was developed in Portland, Oregon. It is distinguished by various traits, including its total cannabinoid content and its high THCV:THC ratio (i.e. lower levels of active THC).
US #PlantPatent No. 36,958 (granted today)
The variety was developed in Portland, Oregon. It is distinguished by various traits, including its total cannabinoid content and its high THCV:THC ratio (i.e. lower levels of active THC).
September 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
... and another one just because it made me laugh:
Hosta plant named ‘Humungousaurus’
US #PlantPatent 36,926 (granted this week)
Featuring my favourite phenomenon: when a breeder includes themself in the photo; bonus points if they're using their body as a scale reference for their giant variety.
Hosta plant named ‘Humungousaurus’
US #PlantPatent 36,926 (granted this week)
Featuring my favourite phenomenon: when a breeder includes themself in the photo; bonus points if they're using their body as a scale reference for their giant variety.
September 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
... and another one just because it made me laugh:
Hosta plant named ‘Humungousaurus’
US #PlantPatent 36,926 (granted this week)
Featuring my favourite phenomenon: when a breeder includes themself in the photo; bonus points if they're using their body as a scale reference for their giant variety.
Hosta plant named ‘Humungousaurus’
US #PlantPatent 36,926 (granted this week)
Featuring my favourite phenomenon: when a breeder includes themself in the photo; bonus points if they're using their body as a scale reference for their giant variety.
Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum) plant named 'Bonxe 1825'
US #PlantPatent 36,917 (granted this week)
Xerochrysum are native to Australia. This variety was bred in New South Wales in 2018, as part of a breeding programme to produce varieties with numerous large and attractive flowers.
US #PlantPatent 36,917 (granted this week)
Xerochrysum are native to Australia. This variety was bred in New South Wales in 2018, as part of a breeding programme to produce varieties with numerous large and attractive flowers.
September 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum) plant named 'Bonxe 1825'
US #PlantPatent 36,917 (granted this week)
Xerochrysum are native to Australia. This variety was bred in New South Wales in 2018, as part of a breeding programme to produce varieties with numerous large and attractive flowers.
US #PlantPatent 36,917 (granted this week)
Xerochrysum are native to Australia. This variety was bred in New South Wales in 2018, as part of a breeding programme to produce varieties with numerous large and attractive flowers.
Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) named 'Sister Sunshine'
US #PlantPatent 36,901 (granted this week)
The patent claims priority from an EU PVR application, which was granted in February this year.
US #PlantPatent 36,901 (granted this week)
The patent claims priority from an EU PVR application, which was granted in February this year.
August 27, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) named 'Sister Sunshine'
US #PlantPatent 36,901 (granted this week)
The patent claims priority from an EU PVR application, which was granted in February this year.
US #PlantPatent 36,901 (granted this week)
The patent claims priority from an EU PVR application, which was granted in February this year.
More people need to experience the fear instilled by the old "TANNING IS SKIN CELLS IN TRAUMA" ads, honestly.
August 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
More people need to experience the fear instilled by the old "TANNING IS SKIN CELLS IN TRAUMA" ads, honestly.
Today saw the grant of US #PlantPatent 36,871 for the 'AUSmajesty' rose.
The rose is also known as ELIZABETH® and was released in March 2022 to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. It was bred by David Austin Roses, who developed the range of cultivars known as 'English Roses'.
The rose is also known as ELIZABETH® and was released in March 2022 to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. It was bred by David Austin Roses, who developed the range of cultivars known as 'English Roses'.
August 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today saw the grant of US #PlantPatent 36,871 for the 'AUSmajesty' rose.
The rose is also known as ELIZABETH® and was released in March 2022 to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. It was bred by David Austin Roses, who developed the range of cultivars known as 'English Roses'.
The rose is also known as ELIZABETH® and was released in March 2022 to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. It was bred by David Austin Roses, who developed the range of cultivars known as 'English Roses'.
A monochrome suit? In 2025? Groundbreaking.
July 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A monochrome suit? In 2025? Groundbreaking.
Silvergrass (Miscanthus sinensis) plant named 'Lady in Red'
US #PlantPatent 36,870 (granted today).
The variety was bred is Poland, and is distinguished by its spectacular red foliage in autumn.
US #PlantPatent 36,870 (granted today).
The variety was bred is Poland, and is distinguished by its spectacular red foliage in autumn.
July 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Silvergrass (Miscanthus sinensis) plant named 'Lady in Red'
US #PlantPatent 36,870 (granted today).
The variety was bred is Poland, and is distinguished by its spectacular red foliage in autumn.
US #PlantPatent 36,870 (granted today).
The variety was bred is Poland, and is distinguished by its spectacular red foliage in autumn.
We're starting to see more plant patents for algae, such as this Asparagopsis algae named ‘Brominata’ (#PlantPatent 34,607, granted 20 September 2022).
We'll see if this interpretation ever get a judicial challenge...
We'll see if this interpretation ever get a judicial challenge...
July 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We're starting to see more plant patents for algae, such as this Asparagopsis algae named ‘Brominata’ (#PlantPatent 34,607, granted 20 September 2022).
We'll see if this interpretation ever get a judicial challenge...
We'll see if this interpretation ever get a judicial challenge...
The law has often classified plants differently from scientists.
Dennis points to Nix v. Hedden (1893), where SCOTUS classified tomatoes as "fruits" rather than “vegetables” for tariff purposes.
My work has highlighted a similar approach to Cannabis in the 1970s: pure.qub.ac.uk/en/publicati...
Dennis points to Nix v. Hedden (1893), where SCOTUS classified tomatoes as "fruits" rather than “vegetables” for tariff purposes.
My work has highlighted a similar approach to Cannabis in the 1970s: pure.qub.ac.uk/en/publicati...
July 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The law has often classified plants differently from scientists.
Dennis points to Nix v. Hedden (1893), where SCOTUS classified tomatoes as "fruits" rather than “vegetables” for tariff purposes.
My work has highlighted a similar approach to Cannabis in the 1970s: pure.qub.ac.uk/en/publicati...
Dennis points to Nix v. Hedden (1893), where SCOTUS classified tomatoes as "fruits" rather than “vegetables” for tariff purposes.
My work has highlighted a similar approach to Cannabis in the 1970s: pure.qub.ac.uk/en/publicati...
Some of the earliest plant patents were for mushrooms, such as #PlantPatent No. 27 (granted in 1932) for a variety called 'Golden White'.
...although at the time, this wasn't such a controversial move, since fungi and plants weren't recognised as separate kingdoms until decades later.
...although at the time, this wasn't such a controversial move, since fungi and plants weren't recognised as separate kingdoms until decades later.
July 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Some of the earliest plant patents were for mushrooms, such as #PlantPatent No. 27 (granted in 1932) for a variety called 'Golden White'.
...although at the time, this wasn't such a controversial move, since fungi and plants weren't recognised as separate kingdoms until decades later.
...although at the time, this wasn't such a controversial move, since fungi and plants weren't recognised as separate kingdoms until decades later.
A variety of apple named 'PremA047'
US #PlantPatent 36,839 (granted today).
The variety was bred in New Zealand. It is a cross between 'Scifresh', aka the JAZZ™ apple (PP 13,888) and an unpatented variety called 'A174R01T204'.
US #PlantPatent 36,839 (granted today).
The variety was bred in New Zealand. It is a cross between 'Scifresh', aka the JAZZ™ apple (PP 13,888) and an unpatented variety called 'A174R01T204'.
July 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A variety of apple named 'PremA047'
US #PlantPatent 36,839 (granted today).
The variety was bred in New Zealand. It is a cross between 'Scifresh', aka the JAZZ™ apple (PP 13,888) and an unpatented variety called 'A174R01T204'.
US #PlantPatent 36,839 (granted today).
The variety was bred in New Zealand. It is a cross between 'Scifresh', aka the JAZZ™ apple (PP 13,888) and an unpatented variety called 'A174R01T204'.
Peruvian lily (Alstroemeria) plant named 'Turcal139'
US #PlantPatent No. 36,828 (granted today)
The variety was developed in Mazé-Milon, France. It is distinguished by its pink/salmon flowers with a yellow centre.
(I also love Peruvian lillies, so I'm spoiling you with two plant patents today)
US #PlantPatent No. 36,828 (granted today)
The variety was developed in Mazé-Milon, France. It is distinguished by its pink/salmon flowers with a yellow centre.
(I also love Peruvian lillies, so I'm spoiling you with two plant patents today)
July 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Peruvian lily (Alstroemeria) plant named 'Turcal139'
US #PlantPatent No. 36,828 (granted today)
The variety was developed in Mazé-Milon, France. It is distinguished by its pink/salmon flowers with a yellow centre.
(I also love Peruvian lillies, so I'm spoiling you with two plant patents today)
US #PlantPatent No. 36,828 (granted today)
The variety was developed in Mazé-Milon, France. It is distinguished by its pink/salmon flowers with a yellow centre.
(I also love Peruvian lillies, so I'm spoiling you with two plant patents today)
Rose named 'Poulpah124'
US #PlantPatent No. 36,820 (granted today)
This miniature rose is distinguished by its abundant, yellow and red-purple striped flowers (personally, I'm a big fan of stripey roses). It was bred by Poulsen Roser A/S in Denmark.
US #PlantPatent No. 36,820 (granted today)
This miniature rose is distinguished by its abundant, yellow and red-purple striped flowers (personally, I'm a big fan of stripey roses). It was bred by Poulsen Roser A/S in Denmark.
July 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Rose named 'Poulpah124'
US #PlantPatent No. 36,820 (granted today)
This miniature rose is distinguished by its abundant, yellow and red-purple striped flowers (personally, I'm a big fan of stripey roses). It was bred by Poulsen Roser A/S in Denmark.
US #PlantPatent No. 36,820 (granted today)
This miniature rose is distinguished by its abundant, yellow and red-purple striped flowers (personally, I'm a big fan of stripey roses). It was bred by Poulsen Roser A/S in Denmark.
Sansevieria plant named 'Zebra'
US #PlantPatent 36,812 (granted today).
The variety is moderately drought tolerant and resistant to anthracnose disease (a common fungal disease that causes leaf spots).
US #PlantPatent 36,812 (granted today).
The variety is moderately drought tolerant and resistant to anthracnose disease (a common fungal disease that causes leaf spots).
July 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Sansevieria plant named 'Zebra'
US #PlantPatent 36,812 (granted today).
The variety is moderately drought tolerant and resistant to anthracnose disease (a common fungal disease that causes leaf spots).
US #PlantPatent 36,812 (granted today).
The variety is moderately drought tolerant and resistant to anthracnose disease (a common fungal disease that causes leaf spots).
Primula (primrose) plant named 'Kerbelbluwat'
US #PlantPatent 36,803 (granted today)
The variety was developed in Cambridge, UK, in 2018.
US #PlantPatent 36,803 (granted today)
The variety was developed in Cambridge, UK, in 2018.
July 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Primula (primrose) plant named 'Kerbelbluwat'
US #PlantPatent 36,803 (granted today)
The variety was developed in Cambridge, UK, in 2018.
US #PlantPatent 36,803 (granted today)
The variety was developed in Cambridge, UK, in 2018.