Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 10, 2024) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to announce that it has been issued three patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"), two of which are for patent applications covering the production process and consumer applications for Burcon's Peazazz® pea protein, and one for a patent application covering the production process of Burcon's soy protein.
"We are pleased to further enhance our strong intellectual property portfolio," said Kip Underwood, Burcon's chief executive officer. "Protecting our competitive edge in key markets is a top priority as we prepare to introduce our full range of premium protein ingredients. These recent patent grants, particularly for our pea protein, support the launch of our next-generation pea protein isolate, which we anticipate will quickly gain traction in the market."
U.S. patents 12,102,100 and 12,108,774 cover the unique processes to produce Burcon's high purity Peazazz pea protein isolate and its use in consumer food and beverage applications. U.S. patent 12,089,614 covers the unique process to produce Burcon's high purity soy protein isolate. These patent grants add to Burcon's existing patent portfolio of over 100 issued patents in various countries, including 61 issued U.S. patents, and more than 80 additional pending patent applications, 12 of which are U.S. patent applications.
About Burcon NutraScience Corporation
Burcon is a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages. Our proteins exhibit superior functionality, taste and nutrition, making them ideal ingredients for food formulators. With over two decades of experience, Burcon has amassed an extensive patent portfolio covering its novel plant-based proteins derived from pea, canola, soy, hemp and sunflower seeds, among other plant sources. Burcon is committed to delivering next-generation, best-in-class protein solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly expanding plant-based market. Supporting the growing trend towards a plant-based diet, Burcon offers sustainable protein ingredients that we believe are better for you and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.burcon.ca.
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