GarCitrin^® has been widely patented

US7063861: Bioavailable compositions of Natural and Synthetic HCA.

JP4205943: Bioavailable composition of Natural and Synthetic HCA.

AU773081: Bioavailable composition of Natural and Synthetic HCA.

EP1254209: Composition comprising Hydroxycitric Acid and Garcinol for weight Loss.

NZ 518116: Bioavailable Compositions of Natural and synthetic HCA.