The European Patent Office granted and published patent EP3752372A1 for Schwan-STABILO Cosmetics GmbH & Co. KG on March 25, 2026. The patent covers a method for producing powder leads and the products produced using this method. Designated states include all EU member states and EEA countries (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). The patent is classified under B43K 19/18 and A61K 8/00.

Manufacturers in the cosmetics sector, particularly those producing powder-based writing instruments or similar products, should review the patent claims to ensure their products do not infringe on the protected manufacturing method. Competitors developing similar powder lead products should assess whether alternative production methods are required to avoid patent infringement liability.