Klarquist Sparkman is well-known nationally and internationally for its work involving plant patents and related intellectual property matters.  We are among a select few law firms in the United States that obtain a substantial number of plant patents each year for our clients.  The firm’s experience in this practice area extends over decades. 

Klarquist Sparkman represents a number of world-renowned growers and breeders of plants, ranging from flowering plants, such as roses, to fruit trees, ornamental trees, grasses and shrubs.  The firm has served these clients in obtaining plant patents and Plant Variety Protection Certificates in the United States, as well as working with foreign associates in assisting clients to obtain Plant Breeders' Rights Certificates in foreign countries and regions.  Klarquist Sparkman has also prepared numerous license agreements and assignments for plant patent owners.  The firm continues to assist clients in protecting trademarks for use in connection with plants. 

Attorney contacts for our Plants group: David Petersen or Sheree Rybak, Ph.D.