Under Armour has a total of 902 patents globally, out of which 692 have been granted. Of these 902 patents, more than 76% patents are active. United States of America is where Under Armour has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by China and Europe (Epo). Parallelly, United States of America seems to be the main focused R&D centre and also is the origin country of Under Armour.
Under Armour was founded in the year 1996. The Company develops, markets, and distributes branded athletic performance apparel, footwear and accessories. The Company designs and sells shorts, tops, pants, socks, belts, shoes, sport gloves, sunglasses, water bottles, backpacks, and hats, as well as baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey, hunting, fishing and running products.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Under Armour which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Under Armour patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Under Armour patent portfolio.
How many patents does Under Armour have?
Under Armour has a total of 902 patents globally. These patents belong to 418 unique patent families. Out of 902 patents, 694 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Under Armour File Every Year?
Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | Under Armour Applications Filed | Under Armour Patents Granted |
| 2024 | – | 19 |
| 2023 | 19 | 52 |
| 2022 | 37 | 61 |
| 2021 | 52 | 43 |
| 2020 | 51 | 70 |
| 2019 | 69 | 87 |
| 2018 | 84 | 71 |
| 2017 | 109 | 64 |
| 2016 | 116 | 64 |
| 2015 | 64 | 31 |
| 2014 | 59 | 34 |
How many Under Armour patents are Alive/Dead?
How Many Patents did Under Armour File in Different Countries?
Countries in which Under Armour Filed Patents
| Country | Patents |
| United States Of America | 671 |
| China | 46 |
| Europe (Epo) | 36 |
| Canada | 24 |
| Japan | 21 |
| Germany | 19 |
| Austria | 17 |
| United Kingdom | 8 |
| Brazil | 8 |
| Mexico | 3 |
| Ecuador | 2 |
| Taiwan | 2 |
| Korea (South) | 1 |
| Viet Nam | 1 |
Where are Research Centres of Under Armour Patents Located?
10 Best Under Armour Patents
USD700440S1 is the most popular patent in the Under Armour portfolio. It has received 235 citations so far from companies like Cambria Company Llc, Ninja Brand Inc and Caesarstone.
Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Under Armour:
| Publication Number | Citation Count |
| USD700440S1 | 235 |
| US20100185398A1 | 144 |
| US20080098624A1 | 113 |
| USD802897S1 | 101 |
| US20150272274A1 | 87 |
| US20150047227A1 | 76 |
| USD824151S1 | 69 |
| USD786534S1 | 62 |
| USD759359S1 | 62 |
| USD727609S1 | 60 |
How many inventions of other companies were rejected due to Under Armour patents?
The statistics below share strategic R&D insights. It tells the companies that were trying to protect inventions similar to Under Armour invention. They couldn’t because Under Armour had protected those before them.
Examiners at the USPTO referred 111 Under Armour patents in 457 rejections (35 USC § 102 or 35 USC § 103 types).
The top citing companies in the Under Armour patent portfolio are Nike, Adidias and Puma.
List of the Companies whose Patents were rejected citing Under Armour –
| Company | Number of Patent Applications that faced Rejection Citing Under Armour Patents | Number of Rejections (102 & 103) |
| Nike | 60 | 107 |
| Adidas | 14 | 31 |
| Puma | 9 | 21 |
| Tactile Systems Technology | 5 | 18 |
| Asics Corporation | 4 | 9 |
| Samsung | 4 | 6 |
| Workwear Outfitters | 3 | 4 |
| Mizuno Corporation | 3 | 7 |
| Shock Doctor Inc | 3 | 8 |
| Carbon Inc | 2 | 2 |
Count of 102 and 103 Type Rejections based on Under Armour Patents
Top Under Armour Patents used in Rejecting Most Patent Applications
| Patent Number | Count of Rejected Applications |
| US9538798B2 | 13 |
| US9629397B2 | 10 |
| US7748056B2 | 9 |
| US20100185398A1 | 9 |
| US20150047227A1 | 8 |
| US20160324269A1 | 6 |
| US8806663B2 | 5 |
| US9320307B2 | 5 |
| US9700241B2 | 4 |
| US10231511B2 | 4 |
| US8453264B2 | 4 |
| US10765173B2 | 4 |
| US8984775B2 | 4 |
| US11393007B2 | 4 |
| US9655389B2 | 4 |
Under Armour (UA) has grown to become the largest digital health and fitness company in the world, creating, marketing, and selling branded performance gear, footwear, and accessories.
The Architech collection, which uses 3D printed midsoles, was launched in 2016. Selected laser sintering i.e, SLS was used to make the midsoles.
SLS is one of the technologies used by today’s 3D printers. During SLS, tiny particles of plastic, ceramic or glass are fused together by heat from a high-power laser to form a solid, three-dimensional object.
Designers were able to create a lightweight, stable, and cushioned midsole with exceptional precision and minimum waste using the software. For example, adding durability, flexibility, or weight requirements to the software may generate the particular design needs, with any excess materials simply deleted. UA was the first to market with this sneaker among its competitors, and they were successful.
Under Armour’s mission: “TO PROMOTE ALL SPORTS BY PASSION, DESIGN AND INDIRECT STRIVING FOR INNOVATION”
The brand’s unique ethos and a teenage footballer’s risk-taking that altered the world of sports. Under Armour made it into several film productions, the Olympic Games, and finally the Super Bowl Stadium because of its temperature-regulating apparel. Under Armour positioned themselves for expansion through technology and big data analytics, believing that these would add value to consumers beyond what traditional clothes merchants could provide.
What are Under Armour key innovation segments?
What Technologies are Covered by Under Armour?
The chart below distributes patents filed by Under Armour in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Under Armour thinks it’s important to protect particular technology inventions.
R&D Focus: How has Under Armour search focus changed over the years?
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