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Albizzate, Italy

Vibram S.p.a.


USPTO Granted Patents = 81

% Expired Patents = 8.6



Trademarks = 30

Forward Citations = 3,027

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32 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Marco Bramani (54 out of 55 patents)

silverMedal Robert Fliri (9 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal Christopher D Favreau (8 out of 11 patents)

4.  Linda B McGinley (7 out of 8 patents)

5.  Zenon O Smotrycz (6 out of 21 patents)

6.  Matteo Conchieri (5 out of 5 patents)

7.  Carlo G Sironi (3 out of 3 patents)

8.  David W Filar (2 out of 6 patents)

9.  Giuseppe Sironi (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Markham Nacion (1 out of 7 patents)

11.  Eric Matthew Jaeger (1 out of 16 patents)

12.  Francesco Greco (1 out of 3 patents)

13.  Barbara Mazzolai (1 out of 8 patents)

14.  Virgilio Mattoli (1 out of 5 patents)

15.  Claudio Conchieri (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Traction Lug
High Foot Mobility Shoe
Energy Recovery Sole
Sole for Footwear
Reinforced Sole Unit
Motorcycling Sole
Perforated Components
Shoe Heel
Combined Tread Surface
Shoe Sole
Footwear Design
Articulable Toe Portions

81 patents:

1. 12599193 - Method concerning the application of a sole obtained bending the edges of a flat non-trimmed sole on an upper for obtaining a shoe and a thus obtained shoe (2026-04-14),
2. 12364313 - Traction lug for footwear (2025-07-22),
3. D1043072 - Sole for footwear (2024-09-24),
4. 11992083 - Method concerning the application of a sole obtained bending the edges of a flat non-trimmed sole on an upper for obtaining a shoe and a thus obtained shoe (2024-05-28),
5. D992880 - Sole for footwear (2023-07-25),
6. 11160326 - Component shoe (2021-11-02),
7. D925876 - Sole for footwear (2021-07-27),
8. D923925 - Sole for footwear (2021-07-06),
9. D922048 - Sole for footwear (2021-06-15),
10. D910289 - Shoe sole (2021-02-16),
11. 10765169 - High foot mobility shoe (2020-09-08),
12. D841934 - Glove palm (2019-03-05),
13. 10188170 - Signaling sole for shoes, shoe provided with said sole and kit comprising at least one of said sole (2019-01-29),
14. 9999273 - Sole for footwears capable of recovering part of the energy produced during deambulation (2018-06-19),
15. 9823049 - Bomb toe cap and method of forming the same (2017-11-21),
Company Overview
Vibram S.p.a., headquartered in Albizzate, Italy, is a leader in footwear technology, specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-performance soles. The company is renowned for its innovative traction lug designs and energy recovery soles, which enhance foot mobility and performance across various applications, including outdoor activities and motorcycling. Vibram's commitment to quality and functionality is evident in its diverse range of products, which incorporate advanced materials and engineering to meet the demands of both casual and professional users.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

81 Patents

#1 in Albizzate

#118 in Italy

#9,354 in the World

Albizzate, IT
Albizzate, Italy

Vibram S.p.a.

Forward Citations = 3,027

32 inventors:

goldMedal Marco Bramani (54 out of 55 patents)

silverMedal Robert Fliri (9 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal Christopher D Favreau (8 out of 11 patents)

4.  Linda B McGinley (7 out of 8 patents)

5.  Zenon O Smotrycz (6 out of 21 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Vibram S.p.a.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/vibram

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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