Patent landscape analysis for materials based on fungal mycelium: a guidance report on how to interpret the current patent situation.
Vera MeyerSabine MengelPublished in: Fungal biology and biotechnology (2024)
Patent developments in the field leave the impression that fungal materials, despite their high potential as renewable and biodegradable materials, have been held back due to patent over-protection. Considering the need for replacing current petroleum-based materials with renewable biomaterials, coordinated efforts may be called for to intensify efforts in the field.