U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board Rules in Favor of Meat Industry and Florida Food Products

Florida Food Products (FFP), one of the world’s largest providers of natural ingredients, has won a victory against an industry player who attempted to patent how meat companies apply natural curing agents. The United States Patent Trial and Appeal Board has ruled in favor of FFP and the meat industry by invalidating the patent claims of US Patent No.11,071,304, and declaring the industry player’s temporary patent invalid. The European Union and Chinese patent offices have also denied similar attempted patents by the industry player. FFP is pleased with the ruling and believes it will ensure the highest standards are upheld by all industry participants.