Can You Patent A Steak?

Oklahoma State Unveils Mystery Steak: The Vegas Strip

Oklahoma State University (OSU) is keeping details under wraps surrounding a newly discovered steak they call the Vegas Strip. Steve Price, involved in the project, described it as a “diamond surrounded by coal” – a high-quality cut hidden within a commonly used, less prized part of the cow.

While the university boasts a marketing campaign and a trademarked name for the steak, specifics remain shrouded in secrecy due to a pending patent application. Price hinted at the unique method for preparing the Vegas Strip, involving specific knife cuts to extract the premium cut from the cow.

This patenting approach isn’t entirely novel. Past examples include cuts of meat that became Steak-Ums and KFC’s popcorn chicken. OSU hopes to see the Vegas Strip on restaurant menus by year’s end, potentially through partnerships with restaurant chains and large meatpacking companies. Licensing fees would provide revenue for the university.

However, don’t expect to find the Vegas Strip at your local grocery store anytime soon. Price explains that revealing the specific muscle group used would be a giveaway to those familiar with meat cuts.