03.15.13
Tampa, FL- based Oragenics Inc. has received its first patent approval in Europe for its ProBiora3 products. The approval provides additional protection for ProBiora3’s proprietary blend of three probiotic bacteria, specifically designed to enhance oral health, whiten teeth and freshen breath. ProBiora3 is currently being sold under the brand name Evora in the U.S. and in over 13 countries around the world.
European Patent No. 1659885, entitled “Compositions and Methods for the Maintenance of Oral Health,” affords protection for ProBiora3 for use in a broad spectrum of applications, including the prevention of tooth decay and periodontal diseases, halitosis, and other therapeutic and cosmetic applications. The claims further protect ProBiora3 in several delivery forms, such as food supplements, tablets, and mouth rinses.
“This approval protects our oral probiotic franchise and adds value to the product. We are the only comprehensive oral probiotics patented for tooth and gingival health,” stated Dr. John N. Bonfiglio, president and CEO, Oragenics, Inc. “We are committed to growing this product throughout the European Union especially given how well-received probiotics are by European consumers.”
European Patent No. 1659885, entitled “Compositions and Methods for the Maintenance of Oral Health,” affords protection for ProBiora3 for use in a broad spectrum of applications, including the prevention of tooth decay and periodontal diseases, halitosis, and other therapeutic and cosmetic applications. The claims further protect ProBiora3 in several delivery forms, such as food supplements, tablets, and mouth rinses.
“This approval protects our oral probiotic franchise and adds value to the product. We are the only comprehensive oral probiotics patented for tooth and gingival health,” stated Dr. John N. Bonfiglio, president and CEO, Oragenics, Inc. “We are committed to growing this product throughout the European Union especially given how well-received probiotics are by European consumers.”
