Can You Patent A Steak?

[Chris Allingham]

Here's a cool podcast I listened to today titled "Can You Patent A Steak". Spoiler Alert: Yes, you can.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/08/31/160391850/episode-399-can-you-patent-a-steak

Also, watch the cutting of a patented chicken breast product that's being sold at Popeyes Chicken.

 

[Bob H.]

Thanks Chris, I'd like to try that at home.

 

[Dennis Haner]

How do they enforce the patent?

 

[Sean H]

It would be done through litigation, like any other patent infringement. If a restaurant were to use the patented method of producing the steak without obtaining a license from the holder, then they would be in violation.