Solarvest BioEnergy lands Brazilian patent for algae-based omega-3

In Canada, Solarvest BioEnergy Inc. has been granted a patent for Organic omega-3 in Brazil. The intellectual property protection concentrates on the production of algal biomass, algal cell cultures, lipid compounds, and compositions thereof, including fatty acids, carotenoids and fat soluble vitamins. This patent adds additional strength to the company’s existing patent portfolio as it commercializes its line of organic Omega-3 products. Further to this patent the company has previously been issued organic omega-3 patents in Japan, Australia and India. In addition, the patent is pending in practically every commercially significant global market, including the USA and the EU.