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ARTICLE · 09 SEPTEMBER 2025

Ice Cream Innovations: IP With A Cherry On Top

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Whether you are a fan of rocky road or classic vanilla, nothing says contentment like a melting scoop of ice cream. While most of us stay focused on dodging drips, we rarely consider the patents and trademarks that brought our go-to flavors to fruition

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Whether you are a fan of rocky road or classic vanilla, nothing says contentment like a melting scoop of ice cream. While most of us stay focused on dodging drips, we rarely consider the patents and trademarks that brought our go-to flavors to fruition. Behind that creamy, dreamy dessert lies a rich swirl of Intellectual Property (IP) – the kind that has shaped how frozen favorites are developed, delivered, sold and enjoyed.

Curious now? Grab a spoon and dig into the delicious world of ice cream innovation and IP.

A brief history of ice cream: origins, recipes and revolutions

People have been chilling out with icy treats for well over two millennia. In the 4th century B.C., Alexander the Great reportedly had a taste for snow mixed with honey and nectar – a rudimentary precursor to shaved ice. Centuries later, the Roman emperor Nero is said to have sent servants to gather snow, combining it with sweeteners for a luxurious refreshment similar to a modern

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