Abstract
The purpose of this article is to research and retrieve patent information regarding the therapeutic use of truffles. Truffles have a unique value as a foodstuff and impact positively on human health and well-being. They are applied in such industries as the pharmaceutical industry and the cosmetic industry. Patent documentation available in the Espacenet network and the Patentscope service were analyzed by key word and patent specifications were examined to describe state of the art and to identify scientific research trends in therapeutic applications of truffles. Medicinal properties of truffles such as the anticancer or cardiovascular effect, a reduction in blood lipids, immunological resistance and increased energy were identified. Other therapeutic benefits include sedative action, prevention of hormonal imbalances in women, pre-menopause symptom relief, senile urethritis and prostate disorders, sleep disorders and increased absorption of calcium from milk. Truffles can also be used to alleviate symptoms of milk intolerance such as diarrhoea or bloating, to ease rheumatic pains and to treat and prevent further development or recurrence of senile cataract.
Highlights
The number of patents granted annually to inventions is an important indicator of technological development [1]
Gajos et al / Therapeutic potential of truffles be characterized by patentability, determined by novelty, inventive step and industrial application
Conclusions based on patent research can be successfully used to evaluate practicability of applying for patent protection for a specific solution, to provide solutions of international technical standard permitting patent protection, to select scientific research directions, to secure presumption that a technical solution does not infringe on patent rights of third persons and to use known solutions when implementing research objectives within legally permissible imitation
Summary
The number of patents granted annually to inventions is an important indicator of technological development [1]. In order to obtain patent protection, each invention should. This article reviews patent research into truffle (Tuber)-related inventions. It addresses the important role of truffles in the food industry and documents their positive effects on human health and well-being as well as their usefulness in the pharmaceutical industry. Patent research is a set of activities consisting of searching and analyzing patent information. It comprises searches of patent literature and documentation that are further analyzed for relevant information. Conclusions based on patent research can be successfully used to evaluate practicability of applying for patent protection for a specific solution, to provide solutions of international technical standard permitting patent protection, to select scientific research directions, to secure presumption that a technical solution does not infringe on patent rights of third persons and to use known solutions when implementing research objectives within legally permissible imitation
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