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Burcon NutraScience Corp.: BURCON STRENGTHENS PATENT PORTFOLIO
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BURCON STRENGTHENS PATENT PORTFOLIO
Vancouver, British Columbia, April 19, 2012- Burcon NutraScience
Corporation (TSX - BU; NASDAQ - BUR) ('Burcon') is pleased to announce that
the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted patents for three
separate Burcon applications. Two of the patents relate to proprietary
processes for the production of canola protein isolates: namely Burcon's
Supertein(TM) canola protein isolate and Nutratein(TM) canola protein
isolate. The third patent received relates to a proprietary process for
the production of protein isolates from mustard seed.
Supertein(TM) is a highly-soluble napin-rich canola protein isolate. The
functional properties of Supertein(TM) include excellent solubility, the
ability to form transparent solutions and foaming. Nutritionally, Burcon's
Supertein(TM) is uniquely rich in the sulphur containing amino acids,
cysteine and methionine. Potential applications for Supertein(TM) include
beverages, confectionery, aerated desserts, and protein bars, among others.
Burcon's Nutratein(TM) canola protein extraction processes allow for the
production of canola protein isolates that are rich in both of the two
major storage proteins found in canola: napin and cruciferin. The excellent
nutritional profile of Nutratein(TM) canola protein isolate makes it a
suitable ingredient for animal feed and aquaculture applications.
Mustard seed is a small round seed from three principal types of mustard
plants: black mustard (Brassica nigra), brown Indian mustard (Brassica
juncea) and white mustard (Brassica alba). Mustard seed is a rich source of
vegetable oil and protein. Burcon's proprietary process allows for the
protein to be separated out from mustard seed meal resulting in a protein
isolate with unique nutritional and functional attributes.
'These three patents will further strengthen our already substantial
intellectual property platform,' said Johann F. Tergesen, president and
chief operating officer, adding, 'The patenting process - from initial
filing through to obtaining a granted US patent - requires expertise,
financial resources, and patience. We are seeing an average application
processing time of six years for our patents to grant. With 70 additional
US patent applications for our range of plant protein extraction
technologies in Burcon's pipeline we expect our intellectual property asset
will continue to grow into the future.'
To-date, Burcon's patent portfolio consists of 186 issued patents in
various countries, including 33 issued U.S. patents, and in excess of 350
additional pending patent applications, 70 of which are U.S. patent
applications.
About Burcon NutraScience
Burcon is a leader in nutrition, health and wellness in the field of
functional, renewable plant proteins. Since 1999, Burcon has developed a
portfolio of composition, application, and process patents originating from
our core protein extraction and purification technology. We have developed
CLARISOY(TM) soy protein, the only vegetable-based protein that offers
clarity and complete protein nutrition for low pH beverage systems;
Peazazz(TM) a uniquely soluble and clean-tasting pea protein isolate and
Puratein(R), Supertein(TM) and Nutratein(TM) canola protein isolates with
unique functional and nutritional attributes. Our team of highly
specialized scientists and engineers work from our private research
facility to develop and optimize environmentally sound technologies.
To-date, our patent portfolio consists of 186 issued patents in various
countries, including 33 issued U.S. patents, and in excess of 350
additional pending patent applications, 70 of which are U.S. patent
applications.
CLARISOY(TM) is under license to the Archer Daniels Midland Company.
CLARISOY(TM) is a trademark of Archer Daniels Midland Company.
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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
'Johann F. Tergesen'
Johann F. Tergesen
President and Chief Operating Officer
The TSX has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the
adequacy of the content of the information contained herein. This press
release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other
things, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our
products, statements about future market conditions, supply and demand
conditions, and other expectations, intentions and plans contained in this
press release that are not historical fact. Our expectations regarding the
prospect for future success depend upon our ability to develop and sell
products, which we do not produce today and cannot be sold without further
research and development. When used in this press release, the words
'goal', 'intend', 'believes' and 'potential' and similar expressions,
generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our
current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties. In light of the many risks and uncertainties surrounding the
development of a source of protein from canola meal, you should understand
that we cannot assure you that the forward looking statements contained in
this press release will be realized.
For more information, please contact:
Michael Kirwan, Director, Corporate Development
Burcon NutraScience Corporation
(604) 733-0896 / (888) 408-7960 toll-free
mkirwan(at)burcon.ca www.burcon.ca
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