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Osaka, Japan

Mizuno Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 298

% Expired Patents = 21.1



Trademarks = 105

Forward Citations = 7,787

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234 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Kenjiro Kita (25 out of 25 patents)

silverMedal David Gregory Llewellyn (24 out of 72 patents)

bronzeMedal Masao Nagai (18 out of 24 patents)

4.  Kazuhiro Kume (16 out of 16 patents)

5.  Takeshi Naruo (15 out of 15 patents)

6.  Shigeki Kuroda (15 out of 15 patents)

7.  Takao Oda (13 out of 13 patents)

8.  Natsuki Sato (13 out of 31 patents)

9.  Yasunori Kaneko (13 out of 13 patents)

10.  Shuichi Noguchi (13 out of 13 patents)

11.  Yohei Yamashita (12 out of 13 patents)

12.  Norikazu Ninomiya (12 out of 12 patents)

13.  Kenji Onoda (12 out of 12 patents)

14.  Mototaka Iwata (11 out of 13 patents)

15.  Mamoru Saraie (11 out of 18 patents)


Core Competencies:
Sole Structure
Golf Club Head
Performance Bat
Shoe Upper
Shock Absorbing Member
Midsole Structure
Garment
Outsole Structure
Swimsuit
Baseball Glove
Stud for Outsole
Swing Analysis Device

298 patents:

1. D1150686 - Tab for a sports glove (2026-09-29),
2. 12611003 - Sole series and method for manufacturing sole (2026-04-28),
3. 12521612 - Modular putter (2026-01-13),
4. 12471664 - Sole structure and shoe having the same (2025-11-18),
5. 12433367 - Fabric for shoe upper, shoe upper, and shoe (2025-10-07),
6. 12390706 - Bat system with performance limiting structure and methods of making same (2025-08-19),
7. 12317987 - Shoulder belt and bag (2025-06-03),
8. 12302983 - Sole for a shoe (2025-05-20),
9. 12295450 - Sole for a shoe (2025-05-13),
10. 12290742 - Sports glove (2025-05-06),
11. 12290150 - Stud for outsole, outsole for cleated shoe, method for producing outsole, and cleated shoe (2025-05-06),
12. 12285672 - Shape retainer for baseball or softball glove and shape retention method for baseball or softball glove (2025-04-29),
13. 12262779 - Sole for a shoe (2025-04-01),
14. 12194353 - Bat (2025-01-14),
15. 12157048 - Baseball or softball glove (2024-12-03),
Mizuno Corporation, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, specializes in advanced footwear technology, focusing on enhancing athletic performance through innovative design and engineering. The company develops a range of products including specialized footwear, golf equipment, and performance sports gear. Key technological domains include sole structure, midsole design, and shock-absorbing materials, which contribute to the overall functionality and comfort of their offerings. Mizuno is committed to supporting athletes across various sports with high-quality, performance-driven solutions.
Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Mizuno Corporation
298 Patents

#62 in Osaka

#548 in Japan

#2,998 in the World

Osaka, JP
Osaka, Japan

Mizuno Corporation

Forward Citations = 7,787

234 inventors:

goldMedal Kenjiro Kita (25 out of 25 patents)

silverMedal David Gregory Llewellyn (24 out of 72 patents)

bronzeMedal Masao Nagai (18 out of 24 patents)

4.  Kazuhiro Kume (16 out of 16 patents)

5.  Takeshi Naruo (15 out of 15 patents)

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