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Food technology

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
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Food technology patent team

Dr Trevor Davies


Dr Trevor Davies
Partner, Allens Arthur Robinson Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys
Sydney | +61 2 9230 4007
Trevor.Davies@aar.com.au

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Food technology legal team

Richard Hamer


Richard Hamer
Partner
Melbourne | +61 3 9613 8705
Richard.Hamer@aar.com.au

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Jackie O'Brien


Jackie O'Brien
Partner
Sydney | +61 2 9230 4855
Jackie.Obrien@aar.com.au

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Andrew Wiseman


Andrew Wiseman
Partner
Sydney | +61 2 9230 4701
Andrew.Wiseman@aar.com.au

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Clare Young


Clare Young
Senior Associate
Sydney | +61 2 9230 4556
Clare.Young@aar.com.au

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Sydney +61 2 9230 4000


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