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Is the Apple AirTag Patented?
Yes. Apple holds utility patents on the AirTag's UWB (ultra-wideband) ranging and the Find My crowdsourced-locator network, plus design-patent coverage on the disc shape.
Quick answer
Yes — utility + design
Yes. Apple holds utility patents on the AirTag's UWB (ultra-wideband) ranging and the Find My crowdsourced-locator network, plus design-patent coverage on the disc shape.
What to know
- Tile (which predates AirTag) sued Apple in 2021 alleging anticompetitive behavior — not patent infringement.
- Samsung's SmartTag uses alternate radio architecture partly to avoid Apple's UWB claims.
Have your own invention idea?
If a product like Apple AirTagcan get patent protection, your idea probably can too — assuming it’s novel. The cheapest first step is a provisional patent application, which locks in your priority date for 12 months while you validate the market. LegalZoom files provisionals from $199 + USPTO fees; you can also read the official USPTO patent basics first if you prefer.
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