The EPO published patent application EP3908127A1 for a two-phase system invented by Rolf Sorg and colleagues. The application covers cosmetic compositions using oil-based carriers (A61K 8/92), plant-derived active ingredients (A61K 8/9767, A61K 8/9794), and food-grade components (A23L classifications). The designated states extend protection across 34 European jurisdictions including all EU member states.

Patent publications are informational notices confirming the filing and making the application publicly available. PM-International AG should monitor the patent prosecution timeline, including the 31-month deadline to validate in designated states and respond to any EPO examination reports. Competitors developing similar two-phase cosmetic or nutritional formulations should review the claims upon grant to assess freedom-to-operate implications.