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Patented vs. Trademarked Plant Names: What "The Squire™ Ausire" Means

'Ausire' is the patented cultivar name (expires 20 years). 'The Squire' is the trademarked brand name (renewable indefinitely). You can't propagate while patented; after expiration you can propagate but must use a different name.

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