Discussion on Different Types of Food Based Patents Filed in India Before Indian Patent office for Intellectual Property Rights. Development of new products is a cumbersome and painstaking task. To develop a new product it requires a lot of time, energy, infrastructure and economics. New product development is a task which is brought by effective co-ordination of various departments like procurement, processing/production, quality assurance, packaging, engineering, R & D, and marketing. Various research techniques and test are carried out which help in standardization of desired product and shelf life studies and ultimately overall quality of product, food product developed has to be equally attractive to lure customer to market shelf thus commercialization and advertisement plays a crucial role in success of NPD.
IMPORTANCE OF NPD : WHY NEED A NEW PRODUCT?
§ It helps in fulfilling nutritional need of customer.
§ Fulfilment of unmet commands – products can meet various nutrition requirements for different age groups, foods for allergic people.
§ It helps in production of convince foods targeting at saving time and energy for consumers.
Why New product development (NPD) so important in Food technology sector to grow the Business to Next Level.
1. By Adv. Prity Khastgir, Patent Lawyer & Shivani
Tech Corp Legal LLP
Where Technology, Business & Law Intersect
2. International Patent Classification: A23L
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Applicant: SONI UMESH BHAGWANBHAI
Abstract: The present invention relates to beverages, mouth fresheners and
food supplements made from cows urine in tablet form in which the main
ingredient used is Ghan which is the residue obtained after the distillation of
fresh cows urine.
No. of patents filed by the applicant: 2
3. International Classification: A23L
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Applicant: SONI UMESH BHAGWANBHAI
Inventive Tablet: Moreover, the tablets formed are prepared by mixing
different herbs with Ghan, which has numerous health benefits but is not
commonly used by people due to its unpleasant appearance, odor and taste.
These tablets make Ghan available as various flavors of tea, coffee, flavored
drink, food supplements, mouth fresheners and digestive aids making the
consumption of Ghan, appealable to people so that its health benefits can be
obtained.
4. It is interesting to note that the patent applicant has filed three patent applications claiming the benefits of
cow dung.
Invention Title:
NATURAL FOAMING BATH SOAPS MADE OF COW DUNG
Patent Application Number: 1880/MUM/2015
Classification (IPC) A61Q- 19/00, A61Q-19/10
The present invention relates to natural foaming bath soaps for human use, made of cow dung which impart
the health and spiritual benefits of using cow dung while bathing to the user. These soaps give stable foaming
and do not break when they come in contact with water. Various kinds of natural fragrances along with
essential oils are mixed in these soaps to provide aroma to these soaps. Along with these, the soaps contain
various herbs which impart different health benefits to the user.
5. It is interesting to note that the patent applicant has filed three patent applications claiming the benefits of
cow dung.
Invention Title NATURAL ORGANIC INCENSE STICKS MADE OF COW DUNG
Patent Application Number 1881/MUM/2015
Classification (IPC) A61L- 101/00, A61L-9/00
The present invention relates to natural organic incense sticks made of cow dung which impart the health and spiritual
benefits of using cow dung to the user when it is burnt. These incense sticks are safe because when they are burned
they do not emit harmful gases like carbon monoxide. Moreover cow dung when burned also acts as an insecticide and
mosquitocide thereby providing health benefits to the user. The incense sticks of the present invention also burn longer
and give pleasing fragrance.
6. International Patent Classification (IPC): A47J47/00
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Patent Applicant: DART INDUSTRIES INC.
The inventor discloses an invention related to a Food storage container. More
specically, a bread storage container, or bread box which includes a novel
combination of a base and a cover, which may include a condensation control for
controlling the humidity inside the bread storage container.
Still further, bread storage container may include a cutting board which may be
provided on top of a cover for the bread storage container, or inside the base of
storage container, or may be rested on a surface, such as a countertop.
7. International Classification: A47J-47/00
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Patent Applicant: DART INDUSTRIES INC.
The bread storage container of the present invention may further include a trough
for collecting food particles, such as bread crumbs, so that when the cutting board
is on the cover of the storage container, crumbs of bread cut on the cutting board
are prevented from falling off the cover. The trough prevents crumbs from falling
off the cover when the cutting board is on the cover on a work surface.
The patent applicant “DART INDUSTRIES INC.” has filed 22 patent applications
before the Indian Patent Office. Out of 22 patent applications, 9 are granted
patent applications.
8. International Patent Classification: B65D81/18,B65D85/34
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Patent Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
Abstract: Packaging comprising a container having an open top and
comprising a food product selected from vegetables fruits and mushrooms a
film closing the open top of the container and being tightened over the food
product to secure the food product in the container and so having contact areas
with the food product. The film has a moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR
according to ISO 12572:2001 condition B at 1 bar 38 °C and 50% relative
humidity) of at least 350 g/m.day.
No. of patents filed by the patent applicant in India: 1202
9. International Patent Classification: A61K36/82,A23L1/00,A61K8/00
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Patent Applicant: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS
INTERNATIONAL B.V.
Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated bioactive
compositions containing bioactive fractions derived from Theacea
plants. The present invention also relates to bioactive topical
formulations containing the bioactive compositions. The present
invention further relates to methods of using the bioactive compositions
of the present invention including for example methods for inhibiting
inflammatory activity in skin tissue of a mammal for protecting skin
tissue of a mammal from ultraviolet light induced damage and for
normalizing skin disorders in skin tissue of a mammal.
10. Name of Patent Applicant: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.
The present invention also relates to methods for isolating bioactive fractions
derived from cell juice or a cell walls component a Theacea plant. The bioactive
compositions are suitable for use in inter alia beverages functional foods
nutriceuticals supplements and the like.
No. of patents filed by the patent applicant: 101
11. International Patent Classification: A23L1/29,A23L1/30,A23L1/236
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Patent Applicant: PALSGAARD INDUSTRI DE MEXICO S. DE R.L.
DE C.V.
Patent Abstract: The invention relates to a food supplement comprising iso-
maltulose whey protein concentrate linseed whey mineral complex short chain
fructooligosaccharides lactoferrin and vitamin B6. This food supplement was
developed to be used as an aid in nutritional therapy for people suffering from
Down syndrome Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Attention Deficit Disorder
with or without hyperactivity.
12. International Patent Classification: A21D8/04,C12N9/26
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Patent Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
Abstract: This invention relates to an enzyme composition comprising an alpha
amylase polypeptide and a G4 forming amylase a pre mix comprising these
enzymes a method to prepare a dough and a method to prepare a baked
product. The invention also relates to methods of using the enzyme composition
and the pre mix in industrial processes for example in food industry such as the
baking industry.
13. International Patent Classification: A21D8/04,C12N9/26
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Patent Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
Patent Abstract:
The invention further relates to use of the enzyme composition or the pre mix to
reduce hardness after storage of a baked and/or to reduce loss of resilience
over storage of a baked product.
No. of patents filed by the patent applicant in India: 1202
14. International Patent Classification: A23L3/3571,C12R1/24,A23C9/12
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Patent Applicant: ORGANOBALANCE GMBH
Abstract: The invention concerns novel Lactobacillus strains and the uses
thereof in particular for preserving foods animal feedstuff pharmaceutical
compositions and/or cosmetic compositions.
No. of patents filed by the patent applicant: 5
.
15. International Patent Classification: A23L3/358, A23C3/08, A23B5/16,
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Patent Applicant: BIENCA N.V.
Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions which
can be used in food preservation. The compositions according to the invention
are based on the lactoperoxidase system (LPS) and comprise very low
concentrations of lactoperoxidase glucose oxidase thiocyanate and optionally
glucose. The invention further relates to the use of such compositions in
particular in synergistic combination with heat treatment in food preservation
methods for food preservation and food products comprising these
compositions.
16. International Classification: A23L1/10,A23L1/176,A23L3/3562
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Applicant: GRIFFITH LABORATORIES LIMITED
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising RS4
resistant starch. The compositions of the present invention are for use in
preparing textured crumb products via high pressure short time (HPST)
extrusion for coating frozen and refrigerated food products.
17. International Classification: C12Q 1/18
Publication Date: 22/07/2016
Name of Applicant: PROBIOTICAL S.P.A.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing raw
materials and finished products intended for food and pharmaceutical industries
which are devoid of any toxicity toward probiotic bacteria as detectable by
means of an innovative probiotic bacteria based toxicity test method.
No. of patents filed by the patent applicant: 15