ThumbPRO® | Patents & Trademarks
Authenticity & Peace of Mind
ThumbPRO® is baseball's #1 thumb guard—trusted by hitters from youth up to the major leagues. Proudly engineered, tested, and 100% made in the USA. Our patented design prevents bat sting and boosts bat speed without compromise. When you buy from us or an authorized dealer, you receive the genuine product, protected by our global portfolio of patents and trademarks.
1. Trademarks
| Mark | Status | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| ThumbPRO® | Registered (USPTO Reg. No. 6540886) | U.S. & International |
| ThumbPRO® (stylized) | Registered (USPTO Reg. No. 7792172) | U.S. & International |
| "Swing Without the Sting"™ | Registered (USPTO Reg. No. 7535124) | U.S. |
| "More Zing, Less Sting"™ | Registered (USPTO Reg. No. 6548739) | U.S. |
2. Patents (notice under 35 U.S.C. § 287)
United States
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Utility Patent No: US 12,279,661 B2 – issued April 22, 2025
Vibration‑dampening thumb‑guard technology
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US Design Patent No: D1,072,360 – issued April 22, 2025
Distinctive ornamental contour of the ThumbPRO® guard
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International
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Australia – Patented: 2020267648
Thumb-worn protective batting aid for reducing transmission of vibration and impact from the bat
Granted by the Commissioner of Patents on 11 December 2025. Inventor: CRAIG, First. Patentee: First Craig, 48 Eaton Street, Concord, Massachusetts 01742, United States of America. Term: twenty years from 7 May 2020. Priority: US 16/407,363, filed 9 May 2019. View on the IP Australia public register | View patent record. -
Mexico – Patented: 421169
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Japan – Patented: 7531771
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South Korea – Patented: 10-2792836
View patent record - Numerous additional global patents pending
- We prosecute our patents worldwide and apply all IP law against any and all violators.
3. Legal Notice: Comprehensive IP Protection
ThumbPRO® patents and trademarks provide protection covering:
- All uses of our patented thumb‑guard design and technology
- All sports applications (baseball, softball, and beyond)
- All athletic, training, industrial, medical, or other contexts—present or future
- Any adaptations, modifications, or derivative works of our protected technology
4. Authorized Distribution Notice
IMPORTANT DISTRIBUTION NOTICE:
ThumbPRO® products may be sold only by authorized wholesalers and retailers who purchase directly from Thumb‑per, Inc. or its designated distributors. Resale by unauthorized third parties is strictly prohibited and may constitute trademark infringement and/or unfair competition.
To ensure authenticity, purchase exclusively from baseballthumbguard.com or our verified dealer network. Contact us to confirm whether a seller is authorized.
Unauthorized distribution can expose consumers to counterfeit or sub‑standard products that do not meet our safety and performance standards.
5. Warning Against Infringement
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL INFRINGEMENTS: Any reproduction, imitation, adaptation, or unauthorized use of ThumbPRO® designs, technology, trademarks, slogans, imagery, or functional concepts—whether in whole or in part—is STRICTLY PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Thumb‑per, Inc. actively monitors the marketplace and enforces its rights through:
- Cease‑and‑desist demands
- Federal court litigation
- Customs seizures of infringing goods
- Damages claims, including potential triple damages for willful infringement
- Injunctive relief
- Recovery of all profits derived from infringing activities
- Reimbursement of legal fees and costs
6. Reporting Infringement
If you encounter any suspected infringement of ThumbPRO® products or trademarks, please contact our legal team:
Email: info@baseballthumbguard.com
7. Customer Assurance
Every authentic ThumbPRO® thumb guard comes with a manufacturer warranty and our 30‑day performance guarantee. If it isn't from us or an authorized dealer, it isn't ThumbPRO.
Last updated July 10, 2026.
Information may change as new patents and registrations issue.
