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Boardriders has a total of 219 patents globally, out of which 186 have been granted. Of these 219 patents, more than 28% patents are active. France is where Boardriders has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Europe (EPO) and United States of America. Parallelly, France seems to be the main focused R&D centre and United States of America is the origin country of Boardriders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boardriders founded in 1969, Boardriders is a global leader in action sports and lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories. With iconic brands like Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, and DC Shoes, the company caters to young-minded consumers inspired by surf, skate, and snow culture. Its products are sold in over 110 countries through various retail and e-commerce channels. In 2024, Boardriders joined Groupe Beaumanoir to further expand its global presence while preserving its core identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do read about some of the most popular patents of Boardriders which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Boardriders patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Boardriders patent portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many patents does Boardriders have?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Boardriders has a total of 219 patents globally. These patents belong to 124 unique patent families. Out of 219 patents, 62 patents are active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Many Patents did Boardriders File Every Year?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? <\/strong>It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn\u2019t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year of Patents Filing or Grant<\/strong><\/td>Boardriders Applications Filed<\/strong><\/td>Boardriders Patents Granted<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2025<\/td>5<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
2024<\/td>7<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>4<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>–<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>3<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
2020<\/td>16<\/td>13<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>11<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>14<\/td>14<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>6<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>11<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How many Boardriders patents are Alive\/Dead?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Worldwide Patents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Many Patents did Boardriders File in Different Countries?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Countries in which <\/strong>Boardriders Filed Patents<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Country<\/strong><\/td>Patents<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
France<\/td>105<\/td><\/tr>
Europe (EPO)<\/td>23<\/td><\/tr>
United States of America<\/td>23<\/td><\/tr>
Australia<\/td>15<\/td><\/tr>
Canada<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
Japan<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
United Kingdom<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Germany<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Austria<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
China<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Italy<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Hong Kong (S.A.R.)<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Spain<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Argentina<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
South Africa<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Brazil<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Taiwan<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Peru<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Chile<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Thailand<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where are Research Centres of <\/strong>Boardriders <\/strong>Patents Located?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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10 Best Boardriders Patents<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

US7430817B2<\/a> is the most popular patent in the Boardriders portfolio. It has received 61 citations so far from companies like Nike, Skechers & Cole Haan Llc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is the list of 10 most cited patents of Boardriders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

US7430817B2<\/a><\/td>61<\/td><\/tr>
US20080168685A1<\/a><\/td>60<\/td><\/tr>
US20140278218A1<\/a><\/td>56<\/td><\/tr>
US7010823B2<\/a><\/td>46<\/td><\/tr>
US6931768B2<\/a><\/td>44<\/td><\/tr>
US9764485B1<\/a><\/td>39<\/td><\/tr>
US7191550B2<\/a><\/td>38<\/td><\/tr>
USD620695S1<\/a><\/td>54<\/td><\/tr>
USD571551S1<\/a><\/td>52<\/td><\/tr>
USD620694S1<\/a><\/td>34<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What Percentage of <\/strong>Boardriders <\/strong>US Patent Applications were<\/strong> <\/strong>Granted?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Boardriders (Excluding its subsidiaries) has filed 40 patent applications at USPTO so far (Excluding Design and PCT applications). Out of these 33 have been granted leading to a grant rate of 86.84%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are the key stats of Boardriders patent prosecution at the USPTO.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which Law Firms are managing US Patents for Boardriders?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Law Firm<\/strong><\/td>Total Applications<\/strong><\/td>Success Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Snell & Wilmer Llp<\/td>25<\/td>91.67%<\/td><\/tr>
Nixon & Vanderhye Pc<\/td>3<\/td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr>
Rutan & Tucker Llp<\/td>2<\/td>0.00%<\/td><\/tr>
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear Llp<\/td>2<\/td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr>
Arentfox Schiff Llp<\/td>1<\/td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr>
Joseph M Sauer<\/td>1<\/td>0.00%<\/td><\/tr>
Ketan S Vakil<\/td>1<\/td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr>
Lowe Graham Jones Pllc<\/td>1<\/td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr>
Quiksilver (Inhouse IP Dept.)<\/td>1<\/td>100.00%<\/td><\/tr>
Von Briesen & Roper Sc<\/td>1<\/td>0.00%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What are Boardriders key innovation segments?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n