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韩国公司在美申请饺子外观专利,国内企业发文“饺子根在中国”
Bei Ke Cai Jing·2025-04-18 11:13

Group 1 - CJ Company has recently been granted a dumpling design patent in the United States, with the application date being February 24, 2023, and approval date on April 8, 2025, providing a protection period of 15 years [2] - The patent includes specific features such as 14 to 16 clockwise spiral pleats, a flat bottom, and a raised top, supported by 3D modeling images with millimeter precision [2] - The patent application may pose challenges for Chinese companies selling dumplings in the U.S. if their products meet the specified design criteria [2][4] Group 2 - Chinese frozen food company, Si Nian Foods, responded to CJ Company's patent application by emphasizing the historical significance of dumplings in China, claiming they have a 2,600-year history [3] - Si Nian Foods stated that the shape of Chinese dumplings differs from Korean dumplings, and currently, the patent has not impacted their operations in the U.S. market [3] - The international frozen dumpling market is becoming increasingly competitive, with Chinese exports of frozen dumplings and tangyuan reaching nearly 200 million yuan in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of over 20% [4][5] Group 3 - CJ Group, established in 1953, has diversified its business across various sectors including food, biotechnology, logistics, and entertainment, with a presence in multiple international markets [4] - The company entered the Chinese market in 1994 and has since implemented a globalization strategy, introducing its frozen food brands to Chinese consumers [4] - The establishment of international standards for frozen foods, including dumplings, reflects the ongoing competition for market influence among global food enterprises [5]