Patent Analysis of Four Lamiaceae-Derived Plants: A Medicinally Active Resource against New Health Challenges

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Extraction Methods Applied to Natural Lamiaceae-Derived Compounds: An Overview Based on Patents

“…In our case, the code A61k36/53 was employed. It concerns medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from plants or derivatives such as Lamiaceae [15,16]. Finally, the found patent documents have been filtered to include only patent applications and granted patents.…”

The Multifaceted Therapeutic Potential of Saffron: An Overview Based on Research and Patents

“…There are several types of classification, the most common of which is the International Patent Classification (IPC) [71]. According to IPCs, we observe the assignment of 15 classification codes, all belonging to sub-class A61P, relating to medicinal preparations based on the specific activity of chemical components [5]. A61P35/00 is the majority sub-group (36% of the codes assigned to the documents studied) and is related to antineoplastic treatments treating tumors, which is consistent with our research topic.…”

“…Natural products have played a crucial role in drug discovery throughout history, offering a rich source for developing new drugs with diverse medicinal properties [1][2][3]. These compounds have been extensively studied in various fields, such as pharmacology, cosmetics, and medicine, due to their significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and anti-tumor activities [4][5][6][7][8]. The exploration of natural plants for their therapeutic potential, particularly in cancer treatment, remains a prominent challenge in modern times, with a focus on developing effective drugs to combat tumors and cancer [9].…”

Legal Protection of New Plant Varieties: Lamiaceae Patent Cases Based on International Patent Classification

“…Also known as the mint family, it comprises approximately 200 genera (e.g., Mentha, Thymus, Origanum, Rosmarinus, Ocimum, Salvia, Lavandula, etc.) and around 3300 species [13]. Plants in this family are herbs or shrubs often cultivated for medicinal, perfumery, culinary, and ornamental purposes [14].…”