Are Bombas Socks Patented?

Quick answer

Yes — multiple utility patents

Yes. Bombas LLC holds utility patents on its honeycomb arch-support knit pattern and the seamless toe construction.

What to know

• Bombas is one of the most successful Shark Tank investments ever — Daymond John's 17.5% stake was worth a reported $200M+ as of 2023.
• The honeycomb knit pattern is the patent's distinctive feature; competitors who knit a different reinforcement pattern (square, diamond) sidestep it.

Have your own invention idea?

If a product like Bombas Sockscan 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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