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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Adidas International B.v.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 36

% Expired Patents = 2.8

Trademarks = 15

Forward Citations = 2,034

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50 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Simon Luthi (6 out of 17 patents)

Charles D Kraeuter (4 out of 17 patents)

Ciro Fusco (3 out of 21 patents)

4. Wolfgang Scholz (3 out of 16 patents)

5. Frans Xavier Karl Kalin (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Jeffrey E Gebhard (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Nicholas Galway (3 out of 6 patents)

8. Klaus Peter Tomczak (3 out of 4 patents)

9. Michel Reginald Lussier (2 out of 13 patents)

10. Gerd Rainer Manz (2 out of 40 patents)

11. Christoph Berger (2 out of 11 patents)

12. Otto Dobrounig (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Stephan Johannes Karl Dietrich (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Jeff Gebhard (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Gunther Manfred Heller (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Torsion System

Climate Configurable Sole

Cushioning System

Detachable Cleat

Shoe Upper

Athletic Shoe

Ground-Contacting Systems

Stability Element

Spike

3D Deformation Elements

Shoe Heel

Midsole

36 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7934327 - Torsion system for an article of footwear (2011-05-03),

2. 7487602 - Climate configurable sole and shoe (2009-02-10),

3. 6817112 - Climate configurable sole and shoe (2004-11-16),

4. 6807753 - Shoe with tunable cushioning system (2004-10-26),

5. D492103 - Shoe upper (2004-06-30),

6. 6748677 - Detachable cleat system (2004-06-15),

7. 6722058 - Shoe cartridge cushioning system (2004-04-20),

8. 6715218 - Unidirectional support device (2004-04-06),

9. D485668 - Shoe upper (2004-01-28),

10. D480541 - Shoe sole (2003-10-15),

11. 6546560 - Full body swimsuit (2003-04-15),

12. 6528140 - Shoe sole with dual energy management system (2003-03-04),

13. 6503162 - Ball game ball (2003-01-07),

14. 6499235 - Cleated footwear (2002-12-31),

15. 6497058 - Shoe with external torsion stability element (2002-12-24),

Company Overview

Adidas International B.V., headquartered in Amsterdam, is a leading global sportswear manufacturer known for its innovative athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company specializes in developing high-performance products that cater to a wide range of sports and lifestyle activities, emphasizing sustainability and cutting-edge technology in its designs. With a strong presence in various international markets, Adidas continues to push the boundaries of sports innovation, focusing on enhancing athletic performance and consumer experience.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

36 Patents

#20 in Amsterdam

#219 in Netherlands

#18,756 in the World

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Adidas International B.v.

Forward Citations = 2,034

50 inventors:

Simon Luthi (6 out of 17 patents)

Charles D Kraeuter (4 out of 17 patents)

Ciro Fusco (3 out of 21 patents)

4. Wolfgang Scholz (3 out of 16 patents)

5. Frans Xavier Karl Kalin (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Adidas International B.v.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/adidas-international-b-v

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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