ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 12 -- United States Patent no. PP36,658, issued on May 13, was assigned to W. KORDES' SOHNE Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG (Klein Offenseth-Sparrieshoop, Germany).

"Miniature rose plant named 'KORpot131'" 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, 'KORpot131', is described. The new variety forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis, cream-white colored blossoms. Blooms may continue year-round if grown inside a warm greenhouse. The vegetation is vigorous, and the growth habit is compact. Ornamental foliage is form...