Intellectual Property Rights in Cosmetics

New products in the field of cosmetics, be it an active ingredient, a new formulation of known ingredients, an applicationNew products in the field of cosmetics, be it an active ingredient, a new formulation of known ingredients, an applicationsystem etc., often afford years of research and development before approaching the market. Only a time of exclusive use ensuresthat this investment is worthwhile. Therefore, the developer of a new cosmetic product should seek for a comprehensiveprotection against potential counterfeiters. In this article we present options for a protection that is as complete as possible byeffective use of the available intellectual property rights (IP rights). Furthermore, we give some important notes to avoid patentinfringement when marketing cosmetic compositions.