Tag: Intellectual property

As of 2018, four major agrochemical and seed companies dominated the markets for genetically engineered crops, highlighting a significant and controversial topic associated with genetically modified food: the consolidation of power in the agricultural sector. This dominance raises serious ethical and economic questions regarding control over the global food supply.

Over 4,000 product names are currently registered under the European Union’s geographical indications system, a testament to the global significance of food origin. What are protected foods and how do these legal safeguards preserve culinary heritage and ensure product authenticity for consumers worldwide?

In patent law, a function claim describes an invention based on its performance rather than its structure. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office allows this under specific rules, known as 'means-plus-function' claiming. A practical **example of a function claim** is essential for understanding this complex legal strategy.