We’re increasingly seeing a disconnect between the scope of protection available through patent use claims for functional foods and nutraceuticals and the uses for which regulatory authorisation can actually be obtained in the EU and UK.
This can create a gap between patent protection and commercialisation.
A carefully considered patent strategy from the outset can help close this gap, connecting meaningful patent protection with the regulatory and commercial realities of bringing a product to market.
Looking to protect your innovation? I’d be happy to hear about your ideas and explore how I can help.
Feel free to get in touch.
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Mark joined WP Thompson in 2023 as a European Patent Attorney in the chemistry and life sciences team. Prior to joining WP Thompson, Mark worked for a large multinational patent firm in the…
