Food Technology

Our attorneys have expertise in a broad range of technologies in the food and drinks sector. We can help you in achieving patent protection for your products and manufacturing processes, as well as advising on competitor IP.

Patent protection for food and beverage innovations #

Our chemistry and materials team have an in-depth knowledge of food technology. This includes food and drink products, food supplements, flavourings, nutraceuticals, animal feeds, and processes and equipment for making new food products.

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IP expertise in food technology #

Our knowledge of inventions in the field of food technology includes dairy and meat products, coating compositions, biogums, as well as pectins for use in beverages and confectionery. We also have experience in agritech, patenting new plant varieties, including those that are generated through to the use of genetics tools to be resistant to disease.

In addition, we have advised on patenting and protecting manufacturing processes and packaging for food and beverages, including containers, bottles and wrapping, as well as food moulds.

Our food technology IP team #

Supporting a whole host of well-known companies with all their IP protection needs, Murgitroyd stands out for its deep bench of technologically skilled patent attorneys who are committed to seeing their clients succeed.

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Talk with our food tech specialists #

Protect creativity and innovation in the food tech sector. From processing to packaging, our team supports you in securing your intellectual property.

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