Strawberry varieties developed by the University of
Florida are patent protected under U.S. Code Title 35.
Anyone propagating plants for their own use or for sale
is required to be licensed by Florida Strawberry Patent
Service (FSPS). Additionally, packers, marketers, and
sellers of fruit from the above varieties can be liable for
selling fruit from illegally propagated plants. As of
August 10, 2010, the above entities are the only entities
licensed for legal propagation and sale of plants of the
respective varieties. Protect yourself from
unknowingly purchasing illegal plants or fruit by
asking entities if they are licensed to propagate and if
fruit has come from legal plants.
Illegal propagation is a direct threat to the
strawberry industry and the patent rights held by
FSPS. Royalties generated are critical to the
support of the Florida Strawberry breeding
program.
If you are interested in obtaining a license or
would like to anonymously report illegal
propagation, please contact:
FSPS, P O Drawer 2550, Plant City , Fl 33564
Phone: (813) 752-6822ida Elyana