Food, Philosophy, and Intellectual Property

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. Delivering a rich field of disputes, the book is comprised of 50 case studies.

Autorentext

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.

Inhalt

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. M nuka Honey Part III: Language Traps 13. Alaska Water 14. Maestro Swiss 15. Thunder Beast 16. Prosecco v. Proek 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. M nuka 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