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Can you patent a pizza?
Mar 28, 2024
Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley, co-hosts of Gastropod, join Anthony Mangiello, the inventor of stuffed crust pizza, for a deliciously intriguing conversation. They dive into the wild world of food patents, especially the epic legal battle that shaped stuffed crust pizza. From its humorous origin story to the complexities of protecting culinary inventions, they dissect the challenges of intellectual property rights in the food industry. The discussion reveals how legal tussles can spice up a dish’s legacy, making pizza far more thrilling than it seems!
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Quick takeaways
- Intellectual property disputes influence innovation in industries like pizza making.
- Legal challenges against patents can render them invalid based on prior techniques and differences.
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Invention of Stuffed Crust Pizza
Anthony Manjello claims to be the original inventor of stuffed crust pizza, holding a patent for the concept dating back to 1987. Despite Pizza Hut's later introduction and commercial success with stuffed crust pizza, Anthony asserts his role as the creator of the culinary innovation.
