The short answer is yes – but it must be unique! Several conditions must be met for an invention to be patentable. Importantly, the recipe must be novel, involve an inventive step, and produce a useful result. It should also be non-obvious to someone with skill in the art.
Patent applications: the three criteria Novelty. This means that your invention must not have been made public – not even by yourself – before the date of the application. Inventive step. This means that your product or process must be an inventive solution. Industrial applicability.
Examples of a Patent on Food Recipe Patent No. 192889 – A process for the preparation of deep fat fried potato chips. Patent No. 250544 – Improved process for tea manufacturing.
In this form, you will have to furnish information, such as, name and address of the inventor(s), name and address of the applicant(s), information corresponding to prior patent applications relating to the current invention, which you or any authorized entity has filed, and some declarations, among other information.
For a strong patent description: Ensure the title clearly defines the invention. Discuss the operation of the invention in detail. Refer to the drawings and specify their relevance to the description. Comply with the guidelines of the Patent Office regarding format and content.