Murgitroyd – Protecting Innovation in Food Technology
Murgitroyd’s Food Technology team brings expert legal and technical acumen to the food tech sector - an area marked by high patent activity, nuanced claim drafting and strong opposition rates.
Delivering IP expertise to the Food Tech industry #
From concept to market, we can deliver tailored patent expertise across the dynamic food and beverage landscape. We support innovations in food and drink products, supplements, flavourings, nutraceuticals, animal feeds, and manufacturing processes and equipment for novel foods.
Our deep technical know-how covers technologies including:
- Dairy & meat products, coating compositions, biogums, and pectins (e.g., for beverages and confectionery)
- Agritech and plant variety rights, including innovations using genetic tools for disease resistance
We offer strategic guidance in patent protection for product inventions and manufacturing processes, as well as advice on competitor IP and freedom-to-operate evaluations.
Let us help you innovate with protection #
Whether you’re developing flavourings, functional foods, agritech solutions, or novel packaging technologies, our patent attorneys deliver:
- Strategic patent filing & drafting
- Freedom-to-operate and competitive intelligence
- Robust data and parameter defensibility
- Guidance on narrow vs broad claims based on supporting evidence
- Insight into EPO case law and opposition risk management
Download our latest whitepaper #
A Guide to Patenting Food Technology Inventions explores patentable types, data importance, EPO case law (like vegan cheese & functional juices), therapeutic use claims, and strategic advice.
Contact us
Protect your food technology innovation today by speaking to one of our IP specialists.
Special Delegate Benefit – 10% Off IP Services
In recognition of the NAPIC Conference, we are pleased to offer delegates 10% off all case-related invoices.
Terms & Conditions:
- The 10% discount applies only to the Murgitroyd fee component of invoices. It does not apply to outlays, taxes, or official fees charged by Intellectual Property Offices.
- The discount is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.
- Offer is limited to intellectual property services provided by Murgitroyd.
- Valid for instructions received up to and including 28 February 2026.
