Protandim is currently protected by four US patents from any other party duplicating its formula. As additional studies, peer reviews, and research are completed additional patents will be added.

1. United States Patent: 7,241,461
   (This 2007 patent is a composition patent for "Methods For Alleviating Inflammation And Oxidative Stress in A Mammal")
2. United States Pattent: 7,384,655
   (This 2008 patent is a composition preparation patent and a continuation of the 2007 patent)
3. United States Pattent: 7,579,026
   (This 2009 patent address "Methods For Enhancing Antiooxidant Enzyme Activity and Reducing C-Reactive Protein Levels")
4. United States Pattent: 7,923,045
   (This 2011 patent "Methods For Alleviating Inflammation And Oxidative Stress In A Mammal" is a continuation of the 2007 patent)

US patents are a grant of an exclusive property right to an inventor. They are granted or issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Intellectual resources are considered property so the Composition, (5 ingredients or proprietary blend), The Preparation (how the 5 ingredients are prepared), and the Methods (the way the product is made or administered) are all protected for the patent term, typically 20 years, from the original filing date. Protandim is protected from any other party duplicating its formula.