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Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

K-Swiss, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 27

% Expired Patents = 7.4

Trademarks = 63

Forward Citations = 913

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13 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Steven B Nichols (9 out of 12 patents)

Brian Keating (7 out of 8 patents)

David Bond (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Jeffrey A Sink (4 out of 10 patents)

5. Graham Jelley (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Vijay K Batra (2 out of 4 patents)

7. William R Peterson (2 out of 18 patents)

8. Hyuk Oh (1 out of 1 patent)

9. David Joseph Preskar (1 out of 2 patents)

10. Kenneth J Liu (1 out of 2 patents)

11. Susan M Peterson (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Jason H Collins (1 out of 15 patents)

13. David I Hill (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Footwear

Cushioning Assembly

Shoe Outsole

Lacing System

Athletic Shoe

Temperature Control

Midsole System

Shock Absorption

Protrusions

Interchangeable Components

Shoe Design

Manufacturing Methods

27 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10624420 - Article of footwear, elements thereof, and related methods of manufacturing (2020-04-21),

2. 9622540 - Article of footwear, elements thereof, and related methods of manufacturing (2017-04-18),

3. 9125453 - Shoe outsole having tubes (2015-09-08),

4. 8881431 - Shoe with protrusions and securing portions (2014-11-11),

5. 8671589 - Shoe sole having forwardly and rearwardly facing protrusions (2014-03-18),

6. 8590179 - Shoe with protrusions and securing portions (2013-11-26),

7. 8365445 - Shoe outsole having semicircular protrusions (2013-02-05),

8. 8205357 - Interchangeable midsole system (2012-06-26),

9. 7739809 - Shoe having a replaceable portion and replacement method (2010-06-22),

10. 7448149 - Cushioning assembly in an athletic shoe (2008-11-11),

11. 6564475 - Footwear with enhanced temperature control (2003-05-20),

12. 6102809 - Athletic stroke training device (2000-08-15),

13. 6061928 - Shoe having independent packed cushioning elements (2000-05-16),

14. 5782014 - Athletic shoe having spring cushioned midsole (1998-07-21),

15. 5771608 - Shoe with ankle strap protector (1998-06-30),

K-Swiss, Inc. is a prominent footwear company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in athletic and lifestyle shoes. The brand is known for its innovative designs that blend performance with style, catering to both sports enthusiasts and casual consumers. K-Swiss emphasizes quality craftsmanship and comfort, focusing on tennis and training footwear while expanding its offerings to encompass a broader range of athletic apparel. The company is committed to enhancing the athletic experience through its dedication to research and development in footwear technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

27 Patents

#69 in Los Angeles, CA

#2,931 in California

#12,405 in US

#23,968 in the World

Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

K-Swiss, Inc.

Forward Citations = 913

13 inventors:

Steven B Nichols (9 out of 12 patents)

Brian Keating (7 out of 8 patents)

David Bond (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Jeffrey A Sink (4 out of 10 patents)

5. Graham Jelley (2 out of 2 patents)

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