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Why Archery Patents Require Strategic Legal Counsel
The modern archery market is engineering-driven and highly competitive.
Small technical differences in:
- Cam geometry
- Cocking mechanisms
- Trigger feel and sear design
- Anti-dry fire systems
- Limb and riser configuration
can determine whether a product dominates the market — or becomes the subject of litigation.
Archery patents are routinely challenged in:
- Federal Court
- Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings
- U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) actions
You need counsel who understands how these patents are attacked — not just how they are filed.
Contact UsCrossbows as a Case Study in Patent Risk
Crossbows integrate multiple layers of protected technology into a single platform:
Energy Storage & Cocking Systems
Advanced crank systems, winches, rope assists, and torque-balancing designs are heavily patented. Poor clearance analysis can expose manufacturers to immediate risk.
Trigger & Release Mechanisms
Precision trigger systems and safety interlocks often form the backbone of infringement disputes in the archery industry.
Limb & Cam Performance Engineering
Reverse-draw configurations and high-efficiency cam systems are core competitive differentiators — and common litigation targets.
Anti-Dry Fire & Safety Systems
Safety mechanisms are both liability-reducing features and valuable IP assets.
If you are launching new technology in any of these categories, early patent strategy matters.
Services for Archery Manufacturers & Inventors
Patent Prosecution
Drafting and prosecuting archery and crossbow patents built with enforcement in mind.
Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis
Identify infringement risk before production, distribution, or large-scale marketing.
Patent Litigation
Federal Court representation for infringement and defense matters.
PTAB & IPR Defense
Strategic defense of challenged patents before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Licensing & Enforcement Strategy
Monetize strong IP portfolios and protect market share.
Why Work With John Skeriotis
Unlike many patent attorneys, John Skeriotis approaches patent protection through the lens of real disputes.
He brings:
- Patent prosecution experience grounded in litigation strategy
- Federal Court trial experience
- PTAB litigation experience
- Technical familiarity with archery and crossbow mechanics
- A practical understanding of manufacturer risk
Your patent strategy should not be theoretical. It should be built to survive challenge.
Speak With an Intellectual Property Attorney
Protecting your intellectual property starts with the right legal guidance. Contact Emerson Thomson Bennett today to discuss your needs.
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