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Innovating Tradition: The Meat Patent Journey
In this chapter, the hosts explore the innovative journey of Gene Gagliardi, who transformed his family's butcher business by developing patented methods to enhance meat products like the Philly cheesesteak. Through storytelling, the chapter highlights the balance between fostering competition and granting patents, while discussing the complexities and implications of patent law in the food industry. The narrative emphasizes the significance of innovation in driving economic growth and reflects on how the patent system can either encourage or hinder aspiring inventors.
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