American, Japanese and European growers are protected by plant patent laws, so In effect a competing firm cannot buy a plant and then mericlone it at will for sale; a first for Australia. AU83-174
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PATENTED ORCHIDS: Under the Plant Patent Act
New varieties in the U.S., including sports, mutants, seedlings and hybrids can be protected under the Act for exclusive rights to make, use and sell;