Is botox a registered trademark?

Is “Botox” a registered trademark?

Yes. “Botox” is a registered trademark used to brand onabotulinumtoxinA (botulinum toxin type A) products.

Who owns the trademark?

The trademark is associated with Allergan (now part of AbbVie). The branded product name “Botox” is tied to that company and its authorization for medical use.

Does “Botox” mean any botulinum toxin product?

No. “Botox” specifically refers to the branded, trademarked product name. Other botulinum toxin products may be sold under different brand names or as other formulations, even if they’re used for similar conditions.

What about “Botox” vs “botox” (capitalization)?

In trademark usage, “Botox” is written with a capital B. Using it as a generic term can be legally and technically incorrect because it’s a brand name, not a generic description.