It's official! We’re proud to share that Endless Blading has been granted a registered design patent by both the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the UK Intellectual Property Office. This patent protects our unique inline skate frame designs across the EU and UK.
What This Means
This registered design patent legally recognizes the visual appearance of our frames as distinctive intellectual property. It covers the specific shape, contours, and external features that define the signature Endless aesthetic — a design language refined over years of real-world skating and through meticulous engineering.
Why It Matters
Design is at the heart of Endless Blading. Our frames are not only engineered for performance but also crafted with a clear visual identity. The grant of this patent confirms that our designs are aesthetically distinctive and qualify for legal protection.
What Protections This Provides
With this registration, we now have the exclusive right to prevent others from making, using, selling, or importing products in the EU or UK that use designs that are identical or visually similar to our protected frame designs.
This includes:
- Direct copies
- Frames with only minor cosmetic changes
- Frames that would appear substantially similar to the average consumer
To Our Customers
This is a win for you too. Every Endless frame you skate on represents an original and authentic design that stands apart in both form and function. With this patent, you can trust that what you’re riding is something truly unique — and protected as such.
To Our Competitors
We value innovation and healthy competition. We encourage all designers in this space to bring new ideas to the table. This design patent helps ensure that companies can’t simply imitate Endless Blading and benefit from our investment in R&D, testing, and design refinement.
If you are a manufacturer or retailer with questions about design scope, compliance, or licensing opportunities please feel free to reach out.