Can I apply for a patent for the formula?

the formula can be patented. A patent is generally a document issued by a government agency or a regional organization representing several countries according to the application. This document records the contents of the invention and creation, and in a certain period of time, it produces such a legal state that the patented invention and creation can only be implemented by others with the permission of the patentee. Patent right is an exclusive right, which has exclusive exclusivity. If the non-patentee wants to use the patented technology of others, he must obtain the authorization or permission of the patentee according to law.

Article 6 of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China

An invention-creation made by performing the task of the unit or mainly using the material and technical conditions of the unit is a service invention-creation. The right to apply for a patent for a service invention-creation belongs to the entity, and after the application is approved, the entity becomes the patentee. The unit can dispose of the right to apply for a patent for its service invention-creation and the patent right according to law, and promote the implementation and application of related inventions-creations.

the right to apply for a patent for a non-service invention-creation belongs to the inventor or designer; After the application is approved, the inventor or designer shall be the patentee.

in the case of an invention-creation completed by utilizing the material and technical conditions of the entity, if the entity has entered into a contract with the inventor or designer to stipulate the right to apply for a patent and the ownership of the patent right, such agreement shall prevail.