No, there is no patent as such involved in our technology transfer process. We enter into a contract, through a lawyer who specializes in franchises. There is no patent involved. We transfer a series of recipes. Some equipment is made here. These are prototypes that are not necessarily patented. As far that goes, there is no real problem.
However, the financial side, and obtaining support, all of that is a greater problem at this time. The existing program was interrupted five years ago, which blocks us completely.