Food & Beverage
Protecting Innovation in Food Products, Beverages, Packaging, and Food Processing Technologies
Innovation in the food and beverage industry extends far beyond recipes. Companies continually develop new manufacturing processes, formulations, packaging systems, preservation technologies, dispensing equipment, and processing machinery that improve quality, shelf life, safety, sustainability, and consumer experience.
At Johnston IP Law, we help food manufacturers, beverage companies, equipment manufacturers, startups, and entrepreneurs protect these innovations through utility and design patents.
What Types of Food and Beverage Innovations May Be Patentable?
Examples include food processing equipment, beverage dispensing systems, packaging innovations, food storage technologies, commercial kitchen equipment, manufacturing processes, ingredient formulations, preservation technologies, portion control systems, sustainable packaging, automated food preparation equipment, and agricultural processing equipment.
Generally, patentable inventions must be novel, non-obvious, and useful.
Types of Patents We Obtain
Utility patents protect how an invention works, while design patents protect the ornamental appearance of products such as beverage containers, packaging, dispensers, restaurant equipment, and consumer appliances.
Our Typical Patent Process
Initial Discovery Meeting
Patentability Evaluation
Patent Application Preparation
USPTO Representation
We also assist with design patents, international filings, portfolio development, continuation strategies, and launch planning.
Why Patents Matter
Patent protection can help differentiate products, protect R&D investments, increase company value, create licensing opportunities, attract investors, and deter competitors.
Why Johnston IP Law?
Johnston IP Law is a boutique intellectual property law firm focused on helping entrepreneurs and growing companies build value and protect their future through patents and trademarks. We are focused on obtaining IP that will help you.
Ready to Protect Your Food or Beverage Innovation?
Schedule a complimentary discovery call with Johnston IP Law to discuss protecting your food or beverage innovation through patents.