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Burger King and McDonald’s: Can Taste be Patented?

Author: Intellepedia
March 31, 2015
Intellectual Property, Patents, Trade Secrets

This post examines whether taste can be patented in India, analysing the legal complexities of patenting food products versus protecting them as trade secrets. It discusses the requirements for food patents and the challenges of demonstrating novelty in taste.

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