Patents

Allbirds recognizes that the ideas, technologies, materials, and design concepts incorporated into its footwear represent the work of designers, engineers, researchers, and other development professionals. Certain products and their individual features may be protected by intellectual property laws in the United States and other countries. These protections can apply to the appearance of a product, its technical structure, manufacturing methods, material applications, or functional characteristics. This notice provides general information about selected patent rights connected with Allbirds products and supports the use of an online patent marking system where permitted by applicable law.

Publishing patent information through an online resource provides a practical way to communicate intellectual property details to customers, business partners, industry participants, and other interested parties. Digital patent information can be reviewed and updated as products change, new inventions are developed, patent applications progress, and additional rights are granted. Compared with placing detailed patent references directly on every physical product, an online approach offers greater flexibility for maintaining information associated with a broad and evolving product portfolio.

The technologies and designs used across Allbirds footwear may result from extensive research, testing, engineering, and creative development. Product features can include specialized sole constructions, cushioning systems, textile arrangements, upper configurations, flexible components, structural elements, or other details intended to improve comfort, support, durability, performance, or visual appearance. Depending on the nature of a particular innovation, it may qualify for different forms of patent protection. Design patents can address distinctive ornamental or visual characteristics, while utility patents may protect functional inventions, technical improvements, processes, or specific methods of construction.

Patent protection can play an important role in supporting continued product development. Creating new footwear concepts often requires significant investment in research, material experimentation, engineering, testing, and refinement. Intellectual property rights can help protect the results of these efforts and discourage unauthorized reproduction of protected technologies or distinctive product characteristics. By safeguarding original developments, these protections can support continued investment in new ideas and encourage further exploration of materials, construction techniques, and performance improvements.

The patent information made available through this disclosure should not be considered a complete listing of every intellectual property right associated with Allbirds products. A particular product may be connected with multiple patents, pending applications, or other proprietary rights that cover different aspects of its construction, appearance, materials, or functionality. In addition to patents, intellectual property associated with products may include trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, proprietary know-how, and other rights recognized under applicable laws.

Patent status may also change over time. Applications can progress through examination, additional patents may be issued, existing rights may expire, and new inventions may create additional opportunities for protection. For these reasons, the information presented through an online disclosure may be revised periodically. The appearance of a product or feature in a particular patent listing does not necessarily describe the full scope of intellectual property connected with that product, while the absence of a product from a particular listing should not be interpreted as confirmation that it is free from intellectual property protection.

The company may use virtual patent marking to make selected patent information easier to access without relying solely on physical markings placed on products or packaging. This method can be especially useful when product collections contain numerous styles or when intellectual property information changes frequently. Online updates can provide a more efficient way to communicate new information as product development continues and additional patent rights become available.

Nothing contained in this disclosure should be understood as granting any individual or organization permission to use, reproduce, modify, manufacture, distribute, sell, copy, or otherwise exploit patented technologies, protected designs, or other proprietary developments. The publication of patent information does not create a license, authorization, ownership interest, or other right to use protected intellectual property. Any use that requires permission must be supported by appropriate authorization or another legally recognized basis.

Unauthorized use of protected intellectual property may violate applicable laws and could result in legal consequences. Anyone considering the incorporation of a technology, design element, manufacturing technique, or other feature associated with an Allbirds product into another product or commercial activity should conduct appropriate intellectual property research and obtain necessary permissions before proceeding.

As Allbirds continues developing footwear and exploring new approaches to materials, engineering, and product construction, its intellectual property portfolio may continue to evolve. New innovations can lead to additional patent applications and issued rights, while changes to existing products may result in updated intellectual property information. Maintaining an accessible online disclosure allows selected information to remain available while providing flexibility to reflect developments in the company’s research and product portfolio.

The protection of intellectual property reflects the importance Allbirds places on creativity, technical advancement, and continued product improvement. Its footwear development involves combining material research, engineering, functional design, and attention to everyday usability. Protecting original developments helps recognize the effort invested in creating these products and supports an environment where new ideas can continue to be explored.

This disclosure is intended to provide general public information concerning selected patent protections associated with Allbirds products. It does not represent that every patent, application, intellectual property right, or proprietary interest held, controlled, or used by the company is included. Customers, partners, competitors, and other interested parties should consider the relevant intellectual property information carefully and seek appropriate professional guidance when necessary.

As product technologies and designs continue to develop, the related intellectual property landscape may change as well. Through ongoing research, innovation, and protection of original developments, Allbirds continues to support the creation of footwear that combines distinctive design, technical functionality, material experimentation, and everyday comfort. Intellectual property protection forms one part of this broader development process, helping preserve the value of creative and technical work while supporting future innovation.