Footwear technology licensing
License Springbak® Patented Footwear Technology
Springbak® licensing lets an established footwear manufacturer produce the patented 1,4-polybutadiene composition under agreement, inside its own facilities.
Licensing is built for footwear executives who want manufacturing control, a protected performance story and a documented path from evaluation to production.
Full partnership terms are on the patented OEM footwear technology page.
What a licence covers
- Rights to produce the patented Springbak® composition under agreement
- Formula and process transfer under the licensing tier (SB-LM)
- 2 days of on-site training for your production team
- Certificate of conformance with every lot, with an optional quarterly performance audit
Who qualifies
- Minimum 3 years in footwear manufacturing
- ISO 9001 or an equivalent quality management system
- Licensing volume of 50,000 pairs per year
Patents and independent testing
In Weber State force-plate testing, more than twice the force was required to displace a standing subject on Springsoles compared with standing without them. The study measured standing stability only.
- U.S. Patent No. 5,554,694
- U.S. Patent No. 5,695,850
- U.S. Patent No. 6,120,880
- U.S. Patent No. 6,589,630 B1
Springbak patents · independent performance testing · partnership tiers
Frequently asked
- What does Springbak® footwear licensing include?
- The licensing tier transfers the patented composition and process under agreement, with 2 days of on-site training and certificate-of-conformance quality control.
- What is the minimum licensing volume?
- Licensing starts at 50,000 pairs per year.
- What are the partner requirements?
- Partners need at least 3 years in footwear and ISO 9001 or an equivalent quality management system.
- Which patents protect the technology?
- Four U.S. patents: 5,554,694, 5,695,850, 6,120,880 and 6,589,630 B1.
- Where can I read more about licensing and royalties?
- See the Springbak licensing FAQ at springbak.app/licensing-faq.