Nutraceuticals & Cosmetic Science
Protecting Functional Formulations, Delivery Systems, and Ingredient Innovation
WIn an industry where formulation is everything, intellectual property plays a critical role in building defensible value. At Schmeiser Olsen, we help companies protect the active compounds, delivery technologies, and formulations behind next-generation nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and personal care products.
Our attorneys work with R&D teams, product developers, and regulatory advisors to secure patents that reflect real innovation—whether in bioactive ingredient sourcing, formulation science, or skin-contact device integration. We understand how to position consumer health innovations for enforceability and long-term commercial impact.
We protect the formulations and functional ingredients that make your products stand out in crowded, regulated markets.
Patent Strategy for Nutraceuticals and Cosmetic Products
These sectors require a patent strategy that reflects both scientific performance and consumer-facing differentiation. We work with clients to secure claims that go beyond packaging and marketing—focusing on bioactivity, stability, delivery, and synergistic performance. Our approach emphasizes what makes a formulation work better—at the molecular level and at the product level. We help protect technologies including:
Bioactive Compounds & Compositions
– Novel natural extracts, phytochemicals, peptides, and metabolite derivatives
– Synthetic analogs of endogenous compounds for health or appearance benefits
– Synergistic blends of actives for targeted outcomes (e.g., joint health, dermal repair)
– Stabilized forms of reactive molecules (e.g., vitamin C, retinoids, polyphenols)
Delivery Systems
– Liposome, nanoemulsion, and microencapsulation systems for improved absorption
– Time-release or site-specific delivery in topical, oral, or transdermal formats
– Mucoadhesive or gastric-resistant coatings for targeted nutrient delivery
– Penetration enhancers and carriers optimized for dermal or mucosal absorption
Functional Formulations
– Water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions for cosmetic or dermatological use
– Texture, viscosity, and sensorial property optimization via polymer or surfactant systems
– Combination therapies (e.g., SPF + antioxidant + hydration) with layered mechanisms
– pH-sensitive or temperature-activated formulation systems
Devices & Application Interfaces
– Topical delivery devices with mechanical or thermal actuation
– Microneedle patches, iontophoresis, or sonic-assisted delivery tools
– Oral dispersible films and portable dose-controlled packaging
– Integrated sensing and feedback-enabled wellness devices
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Navigating Challenges in Formulation Patents
Nutraceutical and cosmetic patents often face hurdles related to obviousness, functional limitations, and regulatory overlap. We help clients address:
– Support for efficacy claims—with in vitro, clinical, or stability data where available
– Ingredient sourcing and traceability for natural or plant-derived actives
– Jurisdictional challenges around allowable therapeutic claims in cosmetics and supplements
– Patent–regulatory alignment with FDA/FTC, Health Canada, or EMA standards
– Trade secret positioning for process details or sourcing relationships
We combine regulatory awareness with precise technical drafting to help your IP hold up under review—and in the market.
Partner with Counsel Who Understand Formulation-Driven IP
At Schmeiser Olsen, we partner with wellness brands, personal care companies, and supplement developers to protect the ingredient systems and formulation logic behind their most valuable products. Whether you’re scaling a new consumer product line or refining a flagship formulation, we help secure the IP that supports brand equity and long-term growth.
Protect what’s in the formula—with patent counsel fluent in functional ingredients, delivery technologies, and performance-based IP strategy.
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