Forum Archive Index - September 2000

[Derek <dkw@paradise.net.nz>]

I find it difficult to imagine that the absence of a factor in milk can
produce huge profits. (but I guess with our low dollar a large profit isn't
needed these days to make it look good in NZ dollars). 

It is very unlikely that the solution to the A1 problem will be to remove
the A1 protein from A1 positive milk (yes I've carried out ion exchange
myself - hundreds of times), its far easier to use A1 free cows. After your
done selling the DNA screening kit, the need for which will fade out in a
few years due to breeding, then where is the money coming from? How well is
the screening system tied up? A kit that tests for DNA may be patented, but
what about the test for the protein in milk using antibodies ? What about
any other methods?

How well are the trademarks tied up? For example there is little point in
Trademarking 'A2 True' milk, when someone else can come along and call
their product 'A2 Only' milk. 

Also is there such thing as a generic trademark, protecting any phrase
which indicates 'A2 True' ? 

There are many questions, but I haven't researched the A2 thing so maybe
someone out there has some answers.

Derek

















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