Why Your IP Should Be Treated Like Your Active Ingredient

At Constellation Formulations, we don’t just develop world-class products — we safeguard what makes them yours.

In the nutraceutical and CPG world, brands spend months — and often millions — developing proprietary formulas. But here’s what too many learn the hard way: your unique formulation can be quietly reused, repackaged, or tweaked for someone else if you don’t protect it.

We believe your formulation IP is as valuable as your brand name — and deserves the same respect and protection.

How We Protect It

When you work with us, your formula is treated like an active ingredient:

• Every project is built on a clear R&D agreement that defines who owns what — and who can’t touch it.

• We structure our SOPs and deliverables to ensure your IP can’t be reverse-engineered or repurposed.

• We document every step so there’s no room for ambiguity if you ever need to enforce it.

Why It Matters More Than Ever

We’ve seen it all:

• A “full-service” manufacturer turning a client’s formula into their next white label line.

• A flavor system you paid to create being offered to your competitor with minor tweaks.

• Brands forced into costly legal battles — or worse, quietly losing their competitive edge.

Where the Industry is Going

As functional products get more sophisticated — with multi-step flavor systems, stability tech, and rare actives — your formula is becoming even more defensible IP.
Brands that succeed in this next era won’t just innovate — they’ll protect their innovation like an asset.

One Final Thought

If your formulation partner doesn’t have your back on IP, ask yourself: What else are they willing to compromise?

At Constellation Formulations, we don’t just make products that stand out — we help you keep them yours.

Ready to protect what you create? Let’s talk.