Hydroxytyrosol raw material preparation

Intellectual property protection for hydroxytyrosol from raw materials to preparations covers multiple aspects, mainly including patent protection, trademark protection, and copyright protection. The specific details are as follows:

I. Patent Protection

Raw material extraction and synthesis: The extraction methods of hydroxytyrosol are one of the key focuses of intellectual property protection. For example, different extraction processes for obtaining hydroxytyrosol from raw materials such as olive leaves and olive pomace—including solvent extraction, ion exchange resin method, and enzymatic method—can all be protected by applying for invention patents. For instance, Jinzhou Aohong Pharmaceutical has obtained a patent titled "A Method for Synthesizing Hydroxytyrosol with High Purity on a Large Scale," which protects its synthesis technology. In addition, technologies related to the synthesis of hydroxytyrosol through biotechnological means such as genetic engineering and metabolic engineering can also be patented. For example, Chongqing University has been granted 2 invention patents for its technology of constructing an Escherichia coli cell factory to produce hydroxytyrosol using enzyme-directed evolution technology.

Preparation research and development: The formulations and production processes of hydroxytyrosol preparations can also be protected by patents. For example, converting hydroxytyrosol into a cocrystal form to improve its stability and bioavailability—such as the hydroxytyrosol cocrystal technology, which has independent intellectual property rights (Patent No.: ZL 2021 1 0243777.0). This cocrystal technology involves not only improvements to the raw material but also the preparation process of the formulation. Furthermore, new applications of hydroxytyrosol in different preparations, such as its use in drugs for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease, can also be protected by patent applications.

II. Trademark Protection

In the market promotion of hydroxytyrosol raw materials and preparations, trademark protection is crucial. Enterprises can register trademarks for their hydroxytyrosol raw materials or preparation products. Trademarks help distinguish their products from those of other enterprises, build brand images, and enhance the market recognition and competitiveness of the products. Once a trademark is successfully registered, no one else can use the same or similar trademark on identical or similar goods without permission, thereby protecting the enterprise's brand value and market interests.

III. Copyright Protection

Although copyright protection is relatively less involved in the intellectual property protection of hydroxytyrosol from raw materials to preparations, certain aspects related to the products—such as creative designs, instruction manuals, and promotional materials—can be protected by copyright if they possess originality. For example, carefully designed product packaging patterns and unique product instruction texts can be protected through copyright registration to prevent others from copying or imitating them.

From the extraction and synthesis of hydroxytyrosol raw materials to the research, development, production, and market promotion of preparations, various intellectual property protection methods can be used to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises or researchers, and promote innovation and development in the hydroxytyrosol-related industry.