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Can you patent a recipe? Everything you need to know

Can you patent a recipe? Everything you need to know

In the vast and delectable world of culinary creativity, chefs and home cooks alike strive to concoct unique and mouth-watering recipes that tantalise the taste buds. However, as the culinary landscape evolves and innovation becomes a cornerstone of the industry, a burning question arises: Can you patent a recipe? In an industry where secret ingredients and signature dishes reign supreme, the intersection of intellectual property and gastronomy presents a fascinating puzzle.

This blog post delves into the intriguing and sometimes complex intersection of patent law and the culinary arts, including the legal nuances, historical precedents, and practical considerations.

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International Patents – Protecting Your IP Globally

International Patents – Protecting Your IP Globally

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and a borderless marketplace, safeguarding intellectual property (IP) is vital for any forward-thinking business strategy. Often, individuals and companies initiate their IP protection journey on a national level, laying the groundwork for securing their innovations within the confines of their home country. For instance, protecting your intellectual property in the UK might be the initial focus for many enterprises.

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Why should IP Paralegals use an online patent database? 

Why should IP Paralegals use an online patent database? 

 

Online patent databases allow IP paralegals and R&D search teams to discover relevant patent information and technical development about inventions, companies’ portfolios, and white spaces helping them understand their competitive landscape. Minesoft offers an array of products to help simplify IP paralegals’ time-consuming tasks helping them make informed decisions with ease. We shed some light on the significance of using a secure online patent database with the help of our newest product, Minesoft Origin.  More…

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New PatBase enhancements

New PatBase Enhancements  

 

The Minesoft development team has been working hard on new PatBase enhancements to provide users with useful features to help with their patent searching needs. These include a new Patent Valuation System and Insights tab to help understand the potential value of a patent, recently added EP Designs documents which can be easily searched for using a kind code, and a new Unified Patent Court legal event code.  More…

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Innovations for sustainable development

Innovations for sustainable development

The 21st of April marks World Creativity and Innovation Day, a day to celebrate and promote creativity and innovation as drivers of positive change. This day is especially relevant in the context of sustainable development, where creative solutions are needed to address the complex challenges of promoting economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability.

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Exploiting patent data without breaking the bank

Exploiting patent data without breaking the bank

Monitoring your own- and third-party patent portfolios (in your industry) should under no circumstances be neglected by any company or research organisation. Although the data published by patent offices is very extensive, when using the right tools this can provide a wealth of information that can both help protect and grow your company, and its IP portfolio… More…

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Starting with a search – Open vs Closed Innovation in the Post-COVID era

Starting with a search – Open vs Closed Innovation in the Post-COVID era (Part 2)

Traditionally, companies have used a closed patent strategy designed to protect and prolong the lifecycle of existing technologies from competitors. Patents remain a popular way of safeguarding original work, with almost 188,600 applications received by the EPO in 2021 – a 4.5% increase, showing a significant recovery from the small decline recorded in 2020 due to the pandemic.

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Starting with a search – commercialising your IP in the post-COVID era

Starting with a search – commercialising your IP in the post-COVID era (Part 1)

Intellectual Property (IP) is commonly seen as one of the most important economic assets of any corporate entity or research organisation. It is a form of property, which, like land can be sold, rented, or mortgaged. Therefore, it has the potential to generate revenue for a business – even indirectly – and like land, its value depends on its quality. The four main types of IP are patents, trademarks, designs, and copyright. This article focuses on patents, and their commercialisation since these are of the most economic value to innovative companies.

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Biometric technology: A passwordless future?

Biometric technology: A passwordless future?

Biometric technology has come a long way in recent years. We are using facial and fingerprint recognition more and more in our everyday lives and although technically they can be duped, they are still more secure than traditional security measure like passwords. Biometrics allow accounts to be intrinsically linked to an individual, rather than co-opted by hackers who can guess passwords, making them a promising technology for a world that is increasingly online. With this in mind, could passwords be a thing of the past? And what are the benefits and drawbacks of biometric technology? More…

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Patent applications in Europe reached record high in 2021

Patent applications in Europe reached record high in 2021

The rate of new inventions has continued to increase with the European Patent Office (EPO) receiving 188,600 applications in 2021, a 4.5% increase on the previous year and the highest number to date. The number of patent applications –  an early indicator of companies’ investments in research and development – increased in nine of the top ten most patent-active fields of technology, with digital communication and computer technology posting the strongest growth. More…