Food, Philosophy, and Intellectual Property Fifty Case Studies

This is a book about food, philosophy, and intellectual property rights.

Taken separately, these are three well-known subjects, but it is uncommon to consider them together. The book comprises 50 case studies, organized around eight themes: images; genericity and descriptiveness; language traps; procedures; menus, recipes, and creativity; boundaries; biotech; and empowerment. The introductory chapter frames the selection of cases and encourages readers to look beyond them, envisaging new lenses to look at food vis-à-vis intellectual property. The terrain encompassed is wide-ranging and reaches out to fine-grained aspects of food products, recipes, and cooking. Conceived for a wide scope of readers, the volume ultimately interrogates the links between food and cultural identity, bringing to the fore the ethical, political, and aesthetic worth of culinary arts and gastronomic experiences.

This accessible book will be of value to scholars, students, practitioners, and others with interests in the areas of intellectual property, food law, and food studies.

Introduction - Food, Philosophy, and Intellectual Property Rights: A Roadmap Part I: Images 1. Imagery: Queso Manchego v. IQC 2. Visual Appearance: Morbier v. Société Fromagère du Livradois 3. Shape and Packaging: Ferrero Rocher v. Ruchi International 4. Chocolate Bunnies and Reindeer: Lindt & Sprüngli v. OHIM 5. Chocolate Squares: Ritter Sport v. Milka 6. Package Design and Signage: Oatly v. Glebe Farm Part II: Genericity and Descriptiveness 7. Feta Cheese 8. Parmesan Cheese 9. Russian Champagne 10. Champagne Sorbet 11. Tequila 12. Mānuka Honey Part III: Language Traps 13. Alaska Water 14. Maestro Swiss 15. Thunder Beast 16. Prosecco v. Prošek 17. Ethiopian Coffee 18. Vegan Dairies 19. Beyond Meat Burger Part IV: Procedures 20. Chemical Aging of Rum and Whiskey 21. Packaged Parma Ham 22. The Uncrustable Sandwich 23. Battered French Fries 24. Kimchi Fermentation 25. Smuggled Wagyu Beef Part V: Menus, Recipes, and Creativity 26. Kim Seng v. J & A Importers 27. Lambing v. Godiva Chocolatier 28. Barbour v. Head 29. Buffets v. Klinke 30. Magnolia Bakery v. Apple Café 31. Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Part VI: Boundaries 32. Basmati Rice 33. Pisco 34. Mānuka Honey 35. Adan Krayan Rice and Rendang 36. Kimchi 37. Rioja Wine 38. Budweiser Part VII: Biotechnology 39. GM Canola: Monsanto v. Schmeiser 40. GM Seeds: Monsanto v. Nuziveedu 41. Heme 42. Essentially Biological Tomatoes and Broccoli 43. Essentially Biological Pepper Part VIII: Empowerment 44. Red Bush Tea 45. Madd de Casamance 46. Cabrito de Tete 47. Sugarloaf Pineapple 48. Jamaica Jerk 49. Demerara Rum 50. Café de Colombia. Cases to Come

Enrico Bonadio, Reader in Law at City, University of London, UK.

Andrea Borghini, Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of Milan, Italy.