Intellectual Property

The official May 2026 patent publication data for Chinese sports and fitness equipment manufacturers highlights a clear dual-engine transformation. Driven by global wellness upgrades, the industry is shifting rapidly through a combination of deep digital integration and refined structural hardware optimization. Core Trends: Smart Tech & Software Integration Analysis of the May 2026 authorized invention […]

According to the ongoing tracking of industry patent trends by the China Stationery & Sporting Goods Association, a total of 30 invention patents in the sports equipment & fitness equipment field were granted in China in February 2026. These patents are concentrated in areas such as fitness equipment, training aids, and motion monitoring/evaluation systems, distinctly […]

In recent years, as the global sporting goods and fitness equipment market continues to expand, intellectual property (IP) has evolved from a peripheral compliance issue into a central factor in industry competition. Trademark squatting, design patent imitation, and unauthorized brand usage are no longer isolated incidents—they are recurring challenges across both domestic and international markets, […]

As competition intensifies in the mid- to high-end elliptical trainer segment, stride adaptability has become a key differentiator among leading global brands. A recent patent filing by Johnson Health Tech (Shanghai) introduces a motor-driven mechanism designed to automatically adjust stride length, offering a new structural approach within the variable-stride category.

In the previous article, we provided a brief overview of the intellectual property rights that sports equipment companies commonly encounter in their daily operations. Intellectual property involves a wide range of rights and application scenarios. In the upcoming series, we will explain in detail the major types and characteristics of infringement corresponding to each category […]

[IP Knowledge Popularization] How Sporting Goods Enterprises Can Avoid Intellectual Property Infringement Risks (Part One) As a lawyer, I often encounter sporting goods companies who come to me with a lawyer’s letter or warning notice and seek advice. Many entrepreneurs feel confused: “I am properly producing my own products—how did I become an infringer? Why […]