ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 12 -- United States Patent no. PP37,421, issued on May 12, was assigned to W. KORDES' SOHNE Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG (Klein Offenseth-Sparrieshoop, Germany).

"Miniature rose plant named 'KORpot139'" was invented by Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes (Klein Offenseth-Sparrieshoop, Germany).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, 'KORpot139', is described. The new plant variety forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis coral-orange-colored blossoms. The growth habit is compact. Semi-glossy, medium green foliage is formed. Additionally, the new plant variety is particularly well suited for growin...