Innovation and consumer attitudes has led to an increase in foods with improved dietary features and functions. Changes in lifestyle of consumers has increased the demand for ready-to-eat foods with improved organoleptic characteristics with extended shelf-life. With a strong agriculture base and abundance of produce, Australia is well placed to drive innovation in food technology.
Food technology industry
Australian consumers actively adopt new technologies and products. With fierce competition and low margins, the food industry actively seeks protection for its innovation. Our experienced patent attorneys and legal team are well placed to assist clients in this growing area.
Recent experience
Some areas in which we have worked:
- Functional foods
We have experience in protecting inventions involving probiotic microorganisms, modified foods and dietary supplements
- Food processing
We act for a number of companies developing technologies for reducing microbial contamination of preserved foods and extending the shelf-life of processed foods
- Baking and extruded foods
We have experience in the protection and enforcement of innovation in baking and extruded foods
