In a move that's stirred online outrage, South Korean food giant CJ CheilJedang has secured a U.S. design patent for... wait for it... the appearance of dumplings.
The patented design specifies:
✓ 14-16 clockwise spiral pleats
✓ Flat bottom
✓ Dome-shaped semi-circular wrapper
Social Media Erupts:
Chinese netizens flooded platforms with reactions:
• "They just patented our grandma's dumpling folds!"
• "What's next - patenting the moon?"
Why It Matters:
While design patents only protect specific visual features (not traditional recipes), this case highlights growing global tensions over cultural food heritage.
Expert Take:
"Think of it like patenting a specific sneaker design," explains IP attorney Li Wei. "But when traditional foods are involved, it inevitably touches cultural nerves."
What's Next:
China's Culinary Association is reportedly reviewing countermeasures to better protect traditional food knowledge.
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