Almere, The Netherlands – December 4, 2024 – SafeSize, an international leader in innovative 3D foot scanning and shoe recommendation technology, is proud to announce that the European Patent Office (EPO) has ruled in favor of SafeSize in a patent dispute regarding its cutting-edge 3D Foot Scanner technology.
On October 1, 2024, the Opposition Division of the EPO confirmed SafeSize’s European patent EP3523601, rejecting the opposition filed by Volumental AB, a competitor in the foot scanning market. The decision confirms that SafeSize’s European Patent EP3523601, which covers sensor technology of the SafeSize 3D Foot Scanner, is upheld in full.
As a result, SafeSize retains exclusive rights to the patented 3D Foot Scanner technology across 24 countries – member states of the European Patent Organization, whereas the protection is extendible up to 2036, meaning that unauthorized manufacturing, offering for sale or sale, importation, or use of such technology without SafeSize’s permission may be subject to legal action against patent infringement in the respective countries. After an earlier positive decision by the EPO’s Examining Division, the new ruling reaffirms the novelty and inventive step of SafeSize’s patented technology, providing the company with a significant competitive edge in the footwear retail technology sector.
SafeSize’s 3D Foot Scanner technology revolutionizes the footwear shopping experience by providing personalized, highly accurate shoe recommendations based on individual foot profiles. With this patent victory, SafeSize maintains a critical competitive advantage, allowing the company to continue driving innovation in the global footwear industry.
“We are extremely pleased with the outcome of this decision,” said Angelos Stavrakis, Founder and CEO of SafeSize. “For us as innovators, this ruling validates the effort that SafeSize has put into developing groundbreaking solutions for footwear brands, retailers and customers alike. We will continue to invest in research and development to deliver even more advanced solutions that transform the footwear market and shopping experience.”
SafeSize remains committed to driving forward innovation in the footwear industry, and this victory further empowers the company to continue its mission of delivering personalized, data-driven solutions that benefit both retailers and consumers.
