{"id":36325,"date":"2021-10-08T11:54:05","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T06:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=36325"},"modified":"2021-10-08T12:01:34","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T06:31:34","slug":"possible-to-patent-food-product-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/possible-to-patent-food-product-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Possible To Patent Food Product In India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">There is a common misconception among the masses that the notion of the patent only revolves around ground-breaking technology. However, that is not the case in reality. Patents can be granted for non-tech developments as well. Before we explore the paradigm of patents for food in India, let us dig down the fundamental of patents and their pros. Let\u2019s determine whether it is possible to Patent food items in India or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/possible-to-patent-food-product-in-india\/#Fundamental_of_Patents_and_their_Pros\" >Fundamental of Patents and their Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/possible-to-patent-food-product-in-india\/#Fundamental_conditions_to_patent_food_items_in_India\" >Fundamental conditions to patent food items in India&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/possible-to-patent-food-product-in-india\/#Key_conditions_to_ponder_while_seeking_a_patent_for_a_food_recipe_in_India\" >Key conditions to ponder while seeking a patent for a food\nrecipe in India&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/possible-to-patent-food-product-in-india\/#Getting_started_with_legal_formalities_to_patent_food_items_in_India\" >Getting started with legal formalities to patent food\nitems in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/possible-to-patent-food-product-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fundamental_of_Patents_and_their_Pros\"><\/span>Fundamental of Patents and their Pros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the Patent Act 1970, the term \u201cPatent\u201d refers to a statutory right accorded to the inventor by the government for the new process or product. <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/patent-registration\"><strong>Patent<\/strong><\/a> rights only remain in effect within the territory for which it is being granted.&nbsp;This implies that a grant of a patent granted in India is limited to the nation\u2019s boundaries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It safeguards IP rights for 20 years. During this timeframe, no other third party can manufacture or replicate the patented technology unless the patentee allows them to do so. The patent holder has the right to commercialize their patent by demanding royalties&nbsp;from a third party. After the completion of the validity period, the patentee rights get dissolved, and the patent becomes publically accessible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-patent-registration-india\/\">Detailed Process of Patent Registration in India <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fundamental_conditions_to_patent_food_items_in_India\"><\/span>Fundamental conditions to patent food items in India&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The paradigm of a patent may seem quite\nperplexing when it comes to food items. But, entities do apply for a patent for\na food item. In India, CSIR &amp; ICAR* are the two well-known institutions\nthat have patented intellectual assets in the food sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Council of Agricultural Research\n(ICAR*) is an apex institution accountable for coordinating agricultural\neducation &amp; research in India. It functions under the aegis of the\nDepartment of Agricultural Research &amp; Education, Ministry of Agriculture.\nThe Union Minister of Agriculture administers its undertakings and serves as\nthe president of the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it is possible to a patent food item in\nIndia. Indeed, it is a practical concept provided the underlying conditions are\nbeing met.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a critical fact which adheres to\nutmost importance in this context. A cookbook is a primary contender for a\npatent when it comes to patenting food recipe. It should be noted that\ncookbooks do come under the ambit of literary works. Such a patent would enable\nthe owner right on the published work. For our purpose, we are exploring ways\nthat help patent food products in India. Furthermore, this patent would prevent\noutsiders from imitating the recipe instead of just preventing them from\npublishing it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patent Amendment 2005 of the IP Act, 1970\nenabled the product patent protection for food items, pharmaceutical, &amp;\nchemical inventions. Further, patenting a food item can be a perplexing affair.\nThere are three fundamental conditions to be fulfilled before an idea is\nconsidered eligible for a patent:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Novelty&nbsp;\u2013 The food recipe must adhere to the\nuniqueness, and it should not be a modification of methods that are already in\nuse.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Non-obviousness&nbsp;\u2013 a recipe merely created by\nmixing raw food materials does not qualify for a patent.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Industrial application&nbsp;\u2013 For food, this criterion\nimplies the recipe must be useful for animals or humans.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_conditions_to_ponder_while_seeking_a_patent_for_a_food_recipe_in_India\"><\/span>Key conditions to ponder while seeking a patent for a food\nrecipe in India&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the Indian Patent Office:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Key-conditions-to-ponder-while-seeking-a-patent-for-a-food-recipe-in-India.png\" alt=\"Key conditions to ponder while seeking a patent for a food recipe in India  \" class=\"wp-image-36382\" width=\"553\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Key-conditions-to-ponder-while-seeking-a-patent-for-a-food-recipe-in-India.png 662w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Key-conditions-to-ponder-while-seeking-a-patent-for-a-food-recipe-in-India-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants looking to patent food items\nshould focus on the paradigm of&nbsp;inventive steps as recommended by the IPO.\nThe Indian Patent Office clearly suggests that an inventive step refers to an\nattribute that makes an invention non-obvious to an individual skilled in the\nart.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A person seeking a patent for a food item also needs to make sure that it stays in line with Section 3(e) of the <em><strong>Indian Patent Act, 1970<\/strong><\/em><sup><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/handle\/123456789\/1392?sam_handle=123456789\/1362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">[1]<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/sup>. Furthermore, the section states that the following is not eligible patent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA substance derived by a mere admixture\nresulting only in the properties \u2018aggregation of the component thereof or a\nprocess for making such substances\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This indicates that the item or process just\nmixes ingredients rendering an apparent result that are not eligible for a\npatent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples that support the concept of food\npatenting&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the real-world example of some patents accorded on food recipes in India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Patent No. 192889 \u2013 A process for preparing the deep\nfat fried potato chips<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Patent No. 250544 \u2013 Improved process pertaining to tea\nmanufacturing&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Patent No. 257367 \u2013Process regarding the preparation\nof baked potato slices that offer an expanded texture<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Patent No. 258480 \u2013A chocolate food item &amp; the\nmethod of preparing said food item or ingredient<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The titles might seem quite perplexing. But,\nall these patents satisfy the above-mentioned details and criteria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to some experts in India, process\npatents tend to fare better when contrasted with composition claims. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_started_with_legal_formalities_to_patent_food_items_in_India\"><\/span>Getting started with legal formalities to patent food\nitems in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Patent Office (aka IPO) suggests\nindividuals file a patent application in the patent office located in their\nrespective jurisdiction. The filing of documents can be done electronically or\nvia post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After filing the application, the\ninformation is promulgated in the public domain after 18 months. Others are\ngiven a chance to share their objection to such publication. Post this; a\nverification process shall take place, which results in either grant or\nrejection of a patent. If someone objects, the controller would take a decision\non the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patenting is a lengthy and time-consuming legal process that seeks a precise approach both in terms of paperwork &amp; provisions handling. Unlike trademark and copyright, the patent application takes months and even years to process owing to the availability of countless stages where authorities conduct legal checks accordingly. Also, the cost of patenting could go up many folds if you choose to progress without the expert\u2019s supervision. Therefore, it is advisable to avail professional advice from expert firm like Corpbiz, which can help you simplify the patenting process by reducing tedious requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/benefits-of-the-patent-registration-in-india\/\">5 Remarkable Benefits of the Patent Registration in India <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a common misconception among the masses that the notion of the patent only revolves around ground-breaking technology. However, that is not the case in reality. Patents can be granted for non-tech developments as well. Before we explore the paradigm of patents for food in India, let us dig down the fundamental of patents [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":36380,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[282],"tags":[1986],"acf":{"service_id":"20"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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