Cinnamyl Alcohol Derivative for Appetite Reduction
Summary
The European Patent Office published application EP3474833A1 for Symrise AG covering a cinnamyl alcohol derivative for reducing appetite and generating satiety. The invention lists Veronika Somoza, Barbara Lieder, Katrin Geissler, Joachim Hans, Kathrin Langer, Jakob Peter Ley, and Sabine Widder as inventors. The application classifies under A61K 31/015, A61K 31/185, and A61K 31/215. Validated designated states include DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, NL, and other EPC contracting states.
What changed
The EPO published patent application EP3474833A1 for a cinnamyl alcohol derivative and its use in reducing appetite and generating the feeling of fullness. The application names Symrise AG as applicant and covers pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound.
Pharmaceutical companies developing appetite suppression, weight management, or satiety-enhancing products should review this patent for potential freedom-to-operate concerns. Competitors in the functional food, nutritional supplement, or pharmaceutical space may need to consider licensing negotiations or design-around strategies.
What to do next
- Monitor for patent grant and national validation
- Review freedom-to-operate implications for appetite-suppression products
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CINNAMYL ALCOHOL DERIVATIVE FOR USE IN REDUCING APPETITE AND FOR GENERATING THE FEELING OF BEING FULL
Publication EP3474833A1 Kind: A1 Apr 08, 2026
Applicants
Symrise AG
Inventors
SOMOZA, Veronika, LIEDER, Barbara, GEISSLER, Katrin, HANS, Joachim, LANGER, Kathrin, LEY, Jakob, Peter, WIDDER, Sabine
IPC Classifications
A61K 31/015 20060101AFI20171229BHEP A61K 31/185 20060101ALI20171229BHEP A61K 31/215 20060101ALI20171229BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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