Patents

Allbirds recognizes the importance of protecting the ideas, designs, and technologies that contribute to the development of its footwear products. Many of the brand’s shoe designs, construction methods, material applications, and functional features are protected through intellectual property rights in the United States and other regions around the world. This disclosure provides public notice of certain patent protections associated with Allbirds products and serves as a virtual patent marking statement in accordance with applicable intellectual property laws, including the requirements established under the America Invents Act.

Through this online patent notice, Allbirds communicates information about patented innovations connected to its products in a convenient and accessible way. Rather than placing individual patent markings directly on every physical product, virtual patent marking allows the company to provide updated information through a publicly available platform. This approach offers greater flexibility as new technologies are introduced, patent applications are approved, and the company’s intellectual property portfolio continues to develop.

The footwear products covered by this disclosure represent Allbirds’ continued investment in research, creativity, and technical advancement. Many of these products include unique design elements and performance-focused features developed through extensive experimentation and engineering. Depending on the nature of the innovation, protection may come through different types of patents, including design patents that cover the visual appearance of a product and utility patents that protect functional elements, manufacturing methods, or technical improvements.

Allbirds footwear includes a variety of distinctive characteristics that contribute to the overall user experience. These may include specialized sole structures, innovative upper constructions, integrated knit materials, flexible components, and other design details created to improve comfort, support, durability, and appearance. Each element represents a combination of creative development and technical refinement intended to deliver a better footwear experience. Intellectual property protection helps ensure that these original concepts and innovations remain recognized as the company’s own creations.

The information provided through this notice is not intended to represent a complete or permanent list of all intellectual property associated with Allbirds products. Patent information may change over time as new patents are issued, existing protections reach expiration, or additional inventions are developed. Some products may be protected by multiple patents, while others may have pending patent applications that could result in future protections. The absence of a particular product, feature, or patent reference from this disclosure should not be interpreted as meaning that no intellectual property rights exist.

Maintaining a strong patent portfolio allows Allbirds to continue investing in product innovation while protecting the work of its designers, engineers, and development teams. The company’s footwear reflects years of exploration into materials, construction techniques, and user-focused improvements. Patent protection supports these efforts by helping prevent unauthorized copying or misuse of technologies and designs that distinguish Allbirds products in the marketplace.

The use of virtual patent marking also provides a practical way to keep public information current. As product collections evolve and new innovations become available, online disclosures can be updated more efficiently than traditional physical markings. This method supports transparency while allowing the company to manage intellectual property information across a wide range of products distributed in multiple markets.

Nothing contained in this patent notice should be interpreted as providing permission, authorization, or a license to use any patented technology, design, manufacturing process, or protected feature belonging to Allbirds. Ownership rights remain with Allbirds, and any unauthorized reproduction, use, sale, or distribution of protected inventions may violate applicable intellectual property laws.

This disclosure is intended solely to inform customers, partners, competitors, and the public about the existence of intellectual property protections related to Allbirds products. By maintaining awareness of its patents and updating relevant information as needed, Allbirds continues to support innovation, protect original ideas, and recognize the effort involved in creating footwear that combines thoughtful design, advanced materials, and everyday comfort.