Honeycrisp Apples

 

  • Background
  • License Instructions
  • License Download

 

 

 

The University’s Express Licensing system designed primarily for nurseries and commercial orchards who desire to license large quantities of a particular variety.

 

If you are a Gardener interested in planting just a few trees, you may want to learn where you can buy a tree, or have basic growing questions please see the University’s Apple site at www.apples.umn.edu.

 

We are continuing to add additional varieties. Check back frequently for additional varieties that may be licensed via Express Licensing. If you are interested in other varieties that are not currently available on this site please contact otcagree@umn.edu

 

The Honeycrisp Apple is one of the University of Minnesota's best apples. They are widely grown around the world. Millions have been sold to people who love the well-balanced sweet-tart taste, and explosively crisp, juicy texture.

 

The University has a wide range of intellectual property related to the Honeycrisp apple. Currently there are non-exclusive licenses available in the following territories* (Note: Other Territories maybe exclusively licensed):

 

(* If you are an US Nursery and may sell Trees for delivery in Canada, you will need a license from the University for its Canadian Plant Breeds Rights)

 

Honeycrisp Nursery – Canada
Express License Terms:
Variety: Plant Breeders Rights #1,007
Term: Expires 8/10/2019
Territory: Canada
Royalty Rate: $1.35US per Tree
License: Propagate and Sell both Trees and Fruit


Honeycrisp Orchard – Canada
Express License Terms:
Variety: Plant Breeders Rights #1,007
Term: Expires 8/10/2009
Territory: Canada
Royalty Rate: $1.35US per Tree
License: Propagate Trees and Sell only Fruit


 

 

Send completed License with License Fee (if applicable) to:

 

University of Minnesota

Office for Technology Commercialization
Attention: Express Licensing
1000 Westgate Drive
Suite 160
Saint Paul MN 55114-8653

 

Or electronic copies of the completed License can be sent to: otcagree@umn.edu



The University does not provide propagation material as part of the license. Licensee is responsible for acquiring the propagation materials from another source. It’s generally accepted practice to obtain propagation materials from another licensed nursery. However, the University’s Apple program does, from time to time, have limited quantities of propagation materials available. Please refer to www.apples.umn.edu for a list of licensed nurseries or to contact the University’s Apple program for assistance with propagation materials.

 

The University of Minnesota is accepting electronic signatures, if you require an original signature on the return document, please let us know in your email.

 

Any modifications to the License terms are subject to the current Agreement Modification Fee of the University of Minnesota.

 

If your institution requires a purchase order or other means of payment of if you have any questions regarding the licensing process, please e-mail otcagree@umn.edu. Please note that any licenses received with out payment will be returned to the proposed licensee.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any modifications to the License terms are subject to the current Agreement  Modification Fee of the University of Minnesota.

Honeycrisp Nursery – Canada

License to Propagate and Sell both Trees and Fruit

Honeycrisp Orchard – Canada

License to Propagate Tress and Sell only Fruit