Sep 2, 2024 · Ever wondered which is the superior ice cream novelty between Mini Melts and Dippin‘ Dots? As a food technologist with over 15 years in the industry, I’m here to satisfy your …

Jul 5, 2025 · Not only did this cost him the lawsuit, but Mini Melts later countersued. Jones had to pay the brand over $10 million. This unfortunate event, paired with a loss of revenue during …

In 1992, Dippin' Dots received U.S. patent 5,126,156 for its ice cream making process, and in 1996 unsuccessfully sued its main competitor, Mini Melts, for patent infringement, losing the …

Oct 3, 2023 · Dippin’ Dots and Mini Melts are in a fierce competition to monetize their similar novelty ice cream products.

Sep 25, 2023 · From a high school project to taking on Dippin’ Dots: How Mini Melts is heating up ice cream Sales are growing 35% annually and within striking distance of $100 million in the …

How Mini Melts Melted Dippin’ Dots’ Success Back in 1991, Jones sued a competitor called “Mini Melts” for infringing on the patent he filed for his unique ice cream creation process. A valid …

Jun 10, 2013 · One of the arguments that Mini Melts used in undermining Dippin’ Dots was that the company committed patent fraud by not disclosing that it had sold its ice cream product …

Aug 22, 2023 · After getting its start in Europe in the 90s, Mini Melts landed in the US a couple of decades ago when a one-time Dippin Dots distributor bought the North American rights to the …

While Dippin’ Dots may be the granddaddy of cryogenic ice creams, it hardly has a monopoly on the category. Its top competitor today is probably Mini Melts, which markets itself as the more …

Move Over Dippin’ Dots – Mini Melts is Here by Jason Lexell There’s a new kid on the block. Toronto recently gained its first Mini Melts Ice Cream Franchise! Mini Melts is similar to Dippin’ …