Bob Evans Farms has a total of 32 patents globally, all patents have been granted. Of these 32 patents, more than 9% patents are active. Europe (EPO) is where Bob Evans Farms has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Portugal and Spain. Parallelly, USA seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Bob Evans Farms.
Bob Evans Farms (BEF) founded in 1948, began as a small sausage business and has grown into a leading producer of farm-inspired, quick-to-table foods. Known for America’s #1-selling refrigerated dinner sides like mashed potatoes and mac & cheese, the company also offers a wide range of refrigerated and frozen breakfast products under brands such as Bob Evans, Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters, and Owens Sausage. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bob Evans Farms is part of Post Holdings, Inc.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Bob Evans Farms which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Bob Evans Farms patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Bob Evans Farms patent portfolio.
How many patents does Bob Evans Farms have?
Bob Evans Farms has a total of 32 patents globally. These patents belong to 4 unique patent families. Out of 32 patents, 3 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Bob Evans Farms File Every Year?

Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | Bob Evans Farms Applications Filed | Bob Evans Farms Patents Granted |
| 2015 | – | 6 |
| 2012 | – | 1 |
| 2011 | – | 1 |
| 2009 | – | 5 |
| 2008 | – | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 8 |
| 2006 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | – | 8 |
| 2002 | 4 | – |
| 2001 | 1 | – |
| 2000 | 15 | – |
| 1999 | 8 | – |
How many Bob Evans Farms patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents

How Many Patents did Bob Evans Farms File in Different Countries?

Countries in which Bob Evans Farms Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| Europe (EPO) | 3 |
| Portugal | 3 |
| Spain | 3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Austria | 3 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Japan | 3 |
| United States of America | 3 |
| Mexico | 3 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Norway | 2 |
| Cyprus | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of Bob Evans Farms Patents Located?
The Research Centre for all the Bob Evans Farms patents is the United States of America.
Bob Evans Farms Best Patent
EP1130978B1 is the most popular patent in the Bob Evans Farms portfolio. It has received 4 citations so far from companies like Kalle Gmbh, and Albert Handtmann Maschinenfabrik Gmbh & Co Kg.
List of Bob Evans Farms Patents
| Bob Evans Farms Patents | Title |
| EP1221858B1 | Improved Liquid Smoke Coloring Agent Solution Made From Liquid Smoke Organic Precipitate |
| PT1221858E | Improved Liquid Smoke Coloring Agent Solution Made From Liquid Smoke Organic Precipitate |
| ES2542419T3 | Improved Liquid Smoke Coloring Agent Solution Made From Liquid Smoke Organic Precipitate |
| DK1221858T3 | Improved Flow Smoke Dye Dissolvation Produced From An Organic Flow Smoke Precipitate |
| AT722623T | Solution Of An Improved Liquid Smoke Colorant Prepared From An Organic Smoke Liquid Precipitate |
| DE60048935T2 | Solution Of An Improved Liquid Smoke Colorant Made From An Organic Liquid Smoke Precipite |
| CY1106706T1 | Improved Liquid Tobacco Tanning Medium Solution |
| PL209775B1 | Improved Liquid Smoke Coloring Agent Solution Made From Liquid Smoke Organic Precipitate |
| US7476410B2 | Stable Meat Product For A Food Product Environment And A Method For Making Such A Product |
| US7476407B2 | Pasteurized Refrigerated Liquid Egg And Stable Meat Product And A Method For Making Such A Product |
| US7476409B2 | Color Stable Meat Product For An Egg Product |
| JP4377549B2 | Method For Coating Food Products With Collagen |
| JP4226820B2 | Improved Liquid Smoke Colorant Solution Prepared From Liquid Smoke Organic Deposits |
| JP4040876B2 | Modified Liquid Smoke Brown Colorant Solution |
| EP1221866B1 | Process For Making Liquid Smoke Browning Agent Solution |
| DE60034358T2 | Process For The Preparation Of Liquid Smoke Tanning Agent |
| ES2284534T3 | Improved Liquid Smoke Browning Agent Solution |
| DK1221866T3 | Method For Making Liquid Smoke Tanning Agent Solution |
| NO324021B1 | Improved Liquid Smoke Coloring Agent Solution Made From Liquid Smoke Organic Precipitate |
| PT1221866E | Process For Making Liquid Smoke Browning Agent Solution |
| NO323615B1 | Liquid Smoke Browning Agent Solution |
| AT358991T | Process For The Preparation Of Liquid Smoke Tanning Agents |
| PL192290B1 | Method For Covering A Food Product With Collagen |
| DE69923342T2 | Process For Coating A Food Product With Collagen |
| EP1130978B1 | Method For Covering A Food Product With Collagen |
| ES2237130T3 | Method For Covering A Food Product With Collagen |
| DK1130978T3 | Method For Coating A Food Product With Collagen |
| PT1130978E | Method To Cover A Food Product With Collagen |
| AT287220T | Process For Coating A Food Product With Collagen |
| MX227470B | Improved Liquid Smoke Dark Agent Solution. |
| MX225120B | Method To Cover A Food Product With Collagen. |
| MX224697B | Enhanced Humoliquid Coloring Agent Solution Made From The Organic Precipitator Of Liquid Smoke. |
What are Bob Evans Farms key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Bob Evans Farms?

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