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11th February 2025
Regulation of NGT plants in Europe- Polish Presidency proposes an alternative solution to the Patent ban

In the latest development on the new proposed legislation for the regulation of NGT (gene-edited) plants in the EU, the Polish Presidency have proposed an amendment which removes the proposed …

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31st January 2025
IP Ingredients: The not so “Impossible” Burger

Meat alternatives are a hot topic with the increase in popularity of vegetarianism and veganism, highlighted by this month being “veganuary”.  However, at time when meat alternatives are coming under …

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8th January 2025
Update on the Precision Breeding Act 2023: details emerge of the new simplified regulatory pathway for gene edited plant and animal derived food and feed products

The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 could come into force as early as spring 2025. It empowers the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to create a new simplified regulatory pathway …

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6th December 2024
Agritech Thymes: Arusha Protocol Enters into Force

Since being introduced in July 2015, the Arusha protocol for the protection of novel plant varieties in Africa has finally entered into force on the 24th November 2024, after ratification …

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19th November 2024
IP Ingredients: How the trademark landscape is adapting to the NoLo trend

Beverage producer and brand owner? This article may be for you, as changes in how EU trademark authorities compare alcoholic and non-alcoholic products make it easier for brand owners to …

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1st November 2024
Agritech Thymes: The EPO Looks at the Morality and Patentability of Therapeutics Derived from Traditional Knowledge

This case (T2510/181) heard before the Technical Boards of Appeal at the EPO in May 2024 relates to the morality and novelty of substances of a natural origin. The invention …

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16th October 2024
IP Ingredients: Trends in FoodTech Innovation

    Click the button below to download the infographic.   This article was prepared by Partner and Patent Attorney Jennifer Bailey and Trade Mark Director Tanya Waller

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2nd October 2024
Agritech Thymes: Exploring the Agritech IP landscape – past trends and future insights

The agrifood patent landscape analysis recently reported by WIPO provides interesting insights into key areas of innovation and the IP strategies being adopted. The agrifood industry, encompassing both agritech and …

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13th September 2024
IP Ingredients: Can you patent a flavour?

If you’ve developed a new drink or food with a distinct flavour or mouthfeel and aren’t sure if it’s patentable, then this article may be for you. We explore broadly …

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