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Data derived from public USPTO patent filing records and CPC codes. PatentFit Scores computed from practitioner-to-patent cross-reference analysis. See methodology.

Directory/Footwear

Footwear

A43

As of February 2026, the Geyser Patent Attorney Directory contains 225 patent practitioners with verified filing records in Footwear (CPC A43). These practitioners have filed a combined 33 patent applications, of which 29 have been granted, a 87.9% allowance rate. Of these, 155 practitioners have PatentFit Scores rated “Strong” or “Exceptional.”

225
Practitioners
33
Patents Filed
29
Patents Granted
87.9%
Allowance Rate

PatentFit Score Distribution

225 practitioners

How 225 Footwear practitioners score on PatentFit

Exceptional85-100
0(0%)
Strong70-84
155(69%)
Good50-69
2(1%)
Moderate30-49
45(20%)
Limited0-29
23(10%)

155 practitioners have “Strong” or “Exceptional” PatentFit Scores in Footwear, meaning deep, recent filing history in CPC A43.

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Filing Trend

Annual patent filings in CPC A43

2
16
1
17
6
18
2
19
6
20
4
21
6
22
4
23
2
24

Top Firms in Footwear

Firms with the most Footwear patent filings

1
Solo Practitioner
19 practitioners30 patents
2
NIKE, INC.
8 practitioners28 patents
3
CARDINAL IP
1 practitioners28 patents
4
NIKE INC.
1 practitioners28 patents
5
NIKE, INC
1 practitioners28 patents
6
FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS
1 practitioners28 patents
7
SHOOK HARDY & BACON
1 practitioners16 patents
8
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP
3 practitioners16 patents

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USPTO Art Units

21197 patents
21164 patents
21714 patents
21153 patents
21483 patents
21472 patents
36252 patents
24832 patents

Practitioners by State

DC56
IL51
MO27
OR14
MI12
TX11
PA9
WA8
MA8
CA5
MN4
ID3
CO3
VA3
UT3

About CPC A43

Patent filings in footwear design, sole technology, and shoe manufacturing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Footwear Patent Attorneys

How many patent practitioners specialize in Footwear?

As of February 2026, the Geyser Patent Attorney Directory database contains 225 patent practitioners with verified filing records in Footwear (CPC A43). These practitioners have filed a combined 33 patent applications in this technology area, with 29 granted (87.9% allowance rate).

What is the allowance rate for Footwear patents?

The allowance rate for patent applications classified under Footwear (CPC A43) is 87.9% in our database. The USPTO-wide average is approximately 61.6%. This above-average rate suggests favorable prosecution conditions in this technology area.

How do I find the best patent attorney for my Footwear invention?

The Geyser Patent Attorney Directory analyzes 225 practitioners with proven filing records in Footwear. Of these, 155 have PatentFit Scores rated "Strong" or "Exceptional," indicating deep specialization. You can search for your specific technology match on our directory.

What is PatentFit and how does it help me choose a patent attorney?

PatentFit is a composite score (0-100) measuring how well a practitioner's actual filing record aligns with a specific technology area. It combines Specialization Depth (35%), Allowance Rate (25%), Filing Recency (20%), and Experience (20%). Full methodology at https://patentgeyser.com/methodology.

Does location matter when choosing a Footwear patent attorney?

No. Patent practitioners are registered with the USPTO, a federal agency with nationwide jurisdiction. A patent attorney in any U.S. state can file and prosecute patent applications for inventors located anywhere. What matters is their proven expertise in your specific technology area.