Bicycle Patents
2022 Bicycle Industry Patents
Herein, I review 2022 bicycle industry patents. If you want a sneak peek at the future of where bicycle technology is headed, consider patent applications. Applications for utility patents publish (with some exceptions) 18 months after their filing date* – [...]
Campagnolo Wireless Shifting – Coming Soon?
A flurry of recent patent applications sheds more light on the long-burning question: is Campagnolo wireless shifting coming soon? In February of 2021, I took a deep dive into Campy’s patent filings to-date, looking at what they’ve disclosed and are [...]
Expiring Patents and New Inventions
Expiring patents and new inventions can be a hot topic in business. Patents are often mentioned as limiting the release of a new product from more than one manufacturer. Which of course, is exactly how the patent system is [...]
The Rise of Design Patents
The rise of design patents means that bike and accessory companies are increasingly using the US patent system to protect the appearance of their new products. In the US, patents come in two flavors: utility patents, and design patents– [...]
Helmet Companies Patent MIPS Alternatives
In the last decade, helmet companies patent MIPS alternatives, which has has seen a surge in new technology for bicycle helmets. Much of the development has focused on systems that address rotational-type forces, which may be a factor with head [...]
Bicycle Patents: a Love-Hate Relationship
With bicycle patents, there may be a love-hate relationship. Common bicycle industry chatter: “That product is a rip-off, a total copycat”. Yet also heard frequently: “Patents stifle new ideas – only the lawyers win.” Which of these opposing points hits [...]