Who owns the intellectual property of custom formulations we develop together?

Who owns the intellectual property of custom formulations we develop together?

Your Formula, Your Intellectual Property

Supplement manufacturing
Supplement manufacturing
Supplement manufacturing

You own the formula, period. When you co-develop a custom formulation with FORNUTRA, the intellectual property belongs to your brand. We operate under strict NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) from day one, and our entire team — from R&D scientists to production staff — is bound by confidentiality protocols. Your formula is never shared, never reused for other clients, and never becomes part of our standard library without your explicit written consent.

How We Protect Your IP

  • Comprehensive NDA signed before any formulation discussions begin
  • All R&D staff operate under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Formula documentation is access-controlled and stored on secure systems
  • Custom formulations are never added to our private label library without your permission
  • You retain full rights to patent, trademark, or otherwise protect your formula in any jurisdiction
  • We provide complete formula documentation for your regulatory filings and IP registrations

Important Distinctions

Custom Formulation (ODM/CDMO)
You own 100% of the formula IP. We are your manufacturing partner, not the formula owner.
Private Label
These are FORNUTRA's existing formulas. You purchase the right to sell them under your brand, but the base formula remains part of our library. Multiple brands may sell the same private label product.

Your intellectual property is your competitive advantage, and we treat it accordingly. Learn about our custom formulation services or discuss your project under NDA protection.