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Archery & Crossbow Patent Protection

Protect Your Innovation. Defend Your Market.

Compound bows. Crossbows. Trigger systems. Limb designs. Safety mechanisms.

If you are developing archery technology, your intellectual property is your competitive advantage.

At Emerson Thomson Bennett (ETB Law), John Skeriotis helps manufacturers and inventors:

  • Secure strong archery patents
  • Defend against infringement claims
  • Enforce patent rights in Federal Court and before the PTAB
  • Reduce litigation risk before product launch

When innovation drives performance, patent protection must withstand pressure.

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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.

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Crossbows 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.

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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.

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John Skeriotis

John Skeriotis

Partner – Litigation Practice Chair

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Protecting your intellectual property starts with the right legal guidance. Contact Emerson Thomson Bennett today to discuss your needs.

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