U.K.-based Azotic Technologies reports that it has been granted two patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office relating to its natural nitrogen fixing technology (N-Fix®), which is derived from a naturally occurring food-grade bacterium Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus (Gd). They include “Novel Microorganisms and Their Use in Agriculture” and “Plant Inoculation Method.”
“These patents will increase the market potential for N-Fix® products and will benefit the grower, as well as the environment,” said Peter Blezard, Azotic CEO. “They protect Azotic’s product development pipeline and highlight the company’s expertise in nitrogen fixation.”
Azotic said the patents have been granted elsewhere, including the E.U., the U.K., and South Africa. They are of significant value to the company. This follows on the issuance of several patents earlier this year in Europe and other territories.