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 U.S. & International
ThumbPRO® (stylized) Registered U.S. & International
“Swing Without the Sting”™ Common‑law U.S.
“More Zing, Less Sting”™ Common‑law U.S.
Any unauthorized use of our marks, logos, or slogans is strictly prohibited and will be met with immediate enforcement.

2. Patents (notice under 35 U.S.C. § 287)

United States

  • Utility Patent No: US 12,279,661 B2 – issued April 22, 2025
    Vibration‑dampening thumb‑guard technology
  • US Design Patent No: D1,072,360 – issued April 22, 2025
    Distinctive ornamental contour of the ThumbPRO® guard

International

  • Mexico MX – Patented: 421169
  • Japan – Patented: 7531771
  • South Korea – Patented: 10-2792836
  • 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 April 22 2025.
Information may change as new patents and registrations issue.