Aker BioMarine’s key patent for krill oil in Europe is validated
(25th October 2021, Oslo Norway) For a second time, the European Patent Office rejected an opposition against Aker BioMarine’s patent 2144618, covering most krill oils available on the European market.In 2013, Aker BioMarine was awarded a key patent related to production and composition of krill oil. Due to opposition the patent has not been enforced while the decision from the European patent agency was pending. In its decision published on Friday, October 22[nd] the European Patent Office (EPO) Board of Appeal has had its final say; the patent has been upheld and validated on all