Believe it or not, you can patent a sandwich—but only if it’s truly unique!
For example, the infamous crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich, known as the Uncrustable, was patented by Smucker’s in 1995.
The patent covered the method of sealing the sandwich’s edges to prevent leaks.
However, their attempt to monopolize the idea didn’t last forever—part of the patent was later invalidated due to its similarity to pre-existing techniques.
This quirky case reminds us that even the simplest ideas can be innovative enough for intellectual property protection—if you’re creative about it!
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