Intellectual Property

Food law expert on developing a strong IP: “Investment needs to start early”

04-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Food law expert Dr Mark Tallon, of the UK-based food law firm Legal Foods and the Food Law Academy believes a key skill missing for professionals in the food industry is a strong understanding of the threats and opportunities surrounding intellectual...

Aker BioMarine acquires IP & equipment from Acasti Pharma Inc.

31-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Aker BioMarine ASA is consolidating intellectual property (IP) in the krill space, with the announcement that it has acquired krill-related patents, pre-clinical and clinical data, and processing equipment from Acasti Pharma Inc.

CHPA’s MacKay: ‘It’s really important for industry to take a position on proprietary blends’

20-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A new paper explores the topic of proprietary blends in dietary supplements, with one of the authors noting that industry needs to take a position on an issue that pits transparency on one side against intellectual property protection on the other.

NR legal rumbles continue as USPTO board splits recent decisions on patent challenges

23-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) recently rejected a challenge by Thorne Research, Inc. against one of the key patents covering nicotinamide riboside, coming a few months after the PTAB ruled in favor of...

ChromaDex Sr VP: ‘We’re happy for our external research program to serve as a model for industry’

25-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

As the ChromaDex External Research Program passes a significant milestone with 250 material transfer agreements (MTAs), are there lessons for the rest of the industry to learn about building out R&D programs?

Lawyer: FDA’s ongoing refusal to act on CBD impacts trademark laws

22-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The ongoing inaction by the US Food and Drug Administration over CBD (cannabidiol) in foods and dietary supplements is having a negative impact on trademark laws, says an industry lawyer.

Sabinsa hits IP milestone of more than 300 patents

23-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Indian-American ingredient supplier Sabinsa has announced it now has more than 300 patents granted on its ingredients and their uses. The company says the milestone is a demonstration of its commitment to the quality of its products and the scientific...

AstaReal builds IP for Astaxanthin to support ‘next-gen’ beneficial gut bacteria

10-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent covering the use of astaxanthin to boost levels of Akkermansia muciniphila.

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Lactobacillus taxonomic changes: Is your brand ready?

04-Dec-2019 By Stephen Daniells

An upcoming webinar will explore the taxonomic changes to the genus Lactobacillus and the implications for brands, from labeling to consumer education.

Compound Solutions takes legal action to defend patents on goBHB keto ingredient

08-Nov-2018 By Adi Menayang

Ingredient supplier Compound Solutions alleges that several raw material distributors and contract manufacturers have violated its exclusive patent for a popular exogenous ketone called goBHB.

NAI sues generic beta-alanine supplier in ongoing effort to defend CarnoSyn brand

22-Sep-2015 By Hank Schultz

Natural Alternatives International Inc. has filed a complaint against Creative Compounds Inc. in its ongoing effort to protect the intellectual propert surrounding its CarnoSyn brand of beta-alanine.

Stopping unfair competition from unlawful ingredients and products at the border

23-Apr-2015 By Andrew Pratt and Justin Pierce, Venable LLP Intellectual Property

Complying with FDA regulations can be a long and expensive process. Small wonder then that some companies choose not to, and instead deal in unapproved ingredients or products that contain them. With the FDA constrained to pursue only the most extreme...

Special focus: Curcumin goes mainstream as science and consumer awareness build momentum

16-Sep-2014

It has been a good year for curcumin and turmeric with market growth of 26%, new studies supporting its potential health benefits, and increasing consumer awareness. In this special focus on curcumin, we look back at some of the hottest developments and...

Sabinsa files patent infringement lawsuit against curcumin suppliers, distributors

05-Aug-2014 By Hank Schultz

Sabinsa Corp.  has filed patent infringement lawsuits against two Indian dietary supplement ingredient companies and their respective US distributors over the intellectual property connected to its Curcumin C3 Complex ingredient.

Mannatech granted 90th patent

16-Aug-2013 By Hank Schultz

Mannatech Inc., a Texas-based supplement manufacturer, announced the granting of its 90th patent, with the granting of five new patents in 2013 relating to the company’s product portfolio.