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Is Olaplex Patented?
Yes. Olaplex holds the foundational patent (US 9,498,419) on the bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate (BAPDM) molecule that re-links broken disulfide bonds in damaged hair.
Quick answer
Yes — bond-multiplier chemistry
Yes. Olaplex holds the foundational patent (US 9,498,419) on the bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate (BAPDM) molecule that re-links broken disulfide bonds in damaged hair.
The full story
The Olaplex IP is one of the most valuable beauty patents of the past decade. Olaplex sued L'Oréal in 2017 alleging Smartbond infringed the bond-multiplier patents; Olaplex won a $91M jury verdict (later reduced). The patents remain a moat — every "bond-repair" competitor either licenses Olaplex or uses chemistry far enough away to dodge the claims.
Key patents on the Olaplex No.3
Every patent number below is a live USPTO record — click through to read the original claims on Google Patents.
- US 9,498,419 (2016) — Compositions and methods for the treatment of disulfide bonds in keratinous fibers. Status: active.
What to know
- Olaplex's $91M win against L'Oréal shows the patent is enforceable even against the largest beauty company in the world.
- The active molecule (BAPDM) is hard to design around — most rivals use weaker maleic-acid chemistry instead.
Have your own invention idea?
If a product like Olaplex No.3can get patent protection, your idea probably can too — assuming it’s novel. The cheapest first step is a provisional patent application, which locks in your priority date for 12 months while you validate the market. LegalZoom files provisionals from $199 + USPTO fees; you can also read the official USPTO patent basics first if you prefer.
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