Golf Bag Patents – Why Aren’t Manufacturers Taking IP Seriously

Golf equipment manufacturers have been seeking patent protection on virtually every product variation imaginable in the past decade. Therefore when I decided to do some research on golf bag patents (both utility and design) I expected to find hundreds of patents and published applications. Surprisingly, there are very few utility or design patents directed to golf bags. This is in stark contrast to clubs, balls, shoes, and even head covers! Sooner or later one of the bag manufacturers is going to take an aggressive patent strategy and dominate the market. I look forward to seeing who it is.