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First License Agreement

The UBL Cell signed its first non-exclusive licence agreement with Thanuki Products, Nuwara Eliya Road, Balumgala, Boragas — for commercialising the UWU innovation "Gluten-free Finger Food for Toddlers".

The IP transfer was officially held on 10th November 2021 at the Vice Chancellor's office. The product is a cereal-based biscuit for toddlers over 1 year — gluten-free, rich in protein and dietary fibre.

20-year agreement with quarterly royalty payments to the University. Patent No: LK/P/2096.

Inventors
Ms. M. K. Ranasinghe  ·  Ms. W.M.A.A. Kulasinghe  ·  Ms. A. M. O. Kanchanamala
LK/P
2096
Patent Number
Licensed Product
Gluten-Free Finger Food for Toddlers
Licensed to Thanuki Products · 20-year agreement
20
Year Agreement
Q
Quarterly Royalties
Patent Portfolio

Patented Innovations

All inventions filed under Uva Wellassa University — spanning food science, materials and sustainable technologies.

Patent

Biodegradable Coating Material for Paper Boards

LK/P/20594 | Filed: 08/07/2019
Ms. H.M.I.A. Uduwerella, Ms. M.K. Ranasinghe
Replaces polyethylene cover on paper boards
Made from keratin of poultry feathers
100% biodegradable; covers 10cm×10cm per 2mL
Cost: under LKR 18 per 100mL
Patent

Multi-Functioning Food Additive from Jack Fruit Seeds

LK/P/20596 | Filed: 08/07/2019
Dr. J.T.V.C. Jayawardena, Dr. J.C. Pitawala, Ms. J.I. Udani
Natural thickening, stabilising and binding properties
Lab-proven functional properties
No odour or undesirable properties
Very low cost of production
Patent

Novel Paper from Panicum maximum

LK/P/20592 | Filed: 08/07/2019
Dr. W.A.J.P. Wijesinghe, Ms. C.S.D.S. Maduwage
Made from invasive grass species
100% biodegradable and edible
Under LKR 1 per A4 sheet
Mass-scale production applicable
Under Examination

Fish Wafer — Fish Based Ready-to-Eat Snack

LK/P/20593 | Filed: 08/07/2019
Prof. S.C. Jayamanne, Ms. G.G.N. Thushari, Mr. N.P.P. Liyanage
No artificial additives
6-month shelf life at room temperature
LKR 20 per 100g
Mass production applicable
Patent

Antimicrobial Edible Film from Egg White Proteins

LK/P/20595 | Filed: 08/07/2019
Dr. E.D.N.S. Abeyrathne, Ms. M.K. Ranasinghe
Substitute for polythene-based packaging
100% biodegradable, moisture-proof and edible
Antimicrobial properties
Under LKR 100 per 1000cm³ at 0.1mm gauge
Patent

Low-Cost Cheese Substitute for Catering

LK/P/20916 | Filed: 31/12/2019
Ms. K.M. Siriwardhana, Ms. M.K. Ranasinghe, Ms. W.M.A.A. Kulasinghe
Comprises milk solids; good spreadability
Natural processed cheese flavour
Suitable for catering and wide applications
Under LKR 50 per 100g
Patent

Seaweed Based Ready-To-Serve Beverage

LK/P/20965 | Filed: 03/02/2020
Ms. G.G.N. Thushari, Mr. N.P.P. Liyanage, Ms. K.M.C.S. Karunarathne
Commercially available seaweed as main ingredient
Carbohydrate-free "Atkin beverage"
High antioxidants and minerals
Under LKR 28 per 100ml
Licensed

Gluten Free Finger Food for Toddlers

LK/P/2096 | Filed: 03/02/2020
Ms. M.K. Ranasinghe, Ms. W.M.A.A. Kulasinghe, Ms. A.M.O. Kanchanamala
Ready-to-eat biscuit for children over 1 year
Gluten-free; high protein and dietary fibre
6-month shelf life at room temperature
Licensed to Thanuki Products — 20-year agreement
Under Examination

Fruit Incorporated Paneer Based Snack Bar

LK/P/20964 | Filed: 03/02/2020
Dr. D.C. Mudannayake, Ms. W.M.A.A. Kulasinghe, Ms. H.M.G.S. Bandara
Chocolate-coated mango and paneer snack
3-month shelf life at refrigeration
LKR 100 per 100g
Mass production applicable
Patent

Edible Dessert Cup from Jackfruit Seed & Kohila

LK/P/20963 | Filed: 03/02/2020
Dr. B.V.A.S.M. Bambaranda, Ms. M.K. Ranasinghe, Ms. U.S. Widanaduruge
Made from Jackfruit seed & Kohila rhizome powder
Edible and biodegradable serving vessel
Reduces single-use plastic waste
Innovative use of local agri-waste
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Patent Register

TitleApplication No.FiledInventors
Multi-functioning food additive from jack fruit seeds LK/P/20596 08/07/2019 Dr. J.T.V.C. Jayawardena, Dr. J.C. Pitawala, Ms. J.I. Udani
Novel paper from Panicum maximum LK/P/20592 08/07/2019 Dr. W.A.J.P. Wijesinghe, Ms. C.S.D.S. Maduwage
Fish based ready-to-eat savory snack LK/P/20593 08/07/2019 Prof. S.C. Jayamanne, Ms. G.G.N. Thushari, Mr. N.P.P. Liyanage
Moisture barrier coating from keratin LK/P/20594 08/07/2019 Ms. H.M.I.A. Uduwerella, Ms. M.K. Ranasinghe
Antimicrobial edible film from ovalbumin LK/P/20595 08/07/2019 Dr. E.D.N.S. Abeyrathne, Ms. M.K. Ranasinghe, Ms. R.M.T.S. Rathnayake
Low-cost cheese substitute for catering LK/P/20916 31/12/2019 Ms. K.M. Siriwardhana, Ms. M.K. Ranasinghe, Ms. W.M.A.A. Kulasinghe
Seaweed based ready-to-serve beverage LK/P/20965 03/02/2020 Ms. G.G.N. Thushari, Mr. N.P.P. Liyanage, Ms. K.M.C.S. Karunarathne
Baked gluten-free finger food for toddlers LK/P/20962 03/02/2020 Ms. M.K. Ranasinghe, Ms. W.M.A.A. Kulasinghe, Ms. A.M.O. Kanchanamala
Fruit incorporated paneer based snack bar LK/P/20964 03/02/2020 Dr. D.C. Mudannayake, Ms. W.M.A.A. Kulasinghe, Ms. H.M.G.S. Bandara
Edible dessert cup from Jackfruit seed & Kohila LK/P/20963 03/02/2020 Dr. B.V.A.S.M. Bambaranda, Ms. M.K. Ranasinghe, Ms. U.S. Widanaduruge