Sports innovation goes far beyond athletic performance; it is driven by ideas that redefine how games are played, experienced, and judged. From revolutionary equipment designs to advanced performance-enhancing and officiating technologies, sports patents tell powerful stories of creativity, precision, and progress. Each innovation reflects the spirit of fair play and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines global sport.
In line with the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s 2026 theme, “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!”, the LexOrbis Calendar 2026 – Game-Changing Innovations: Patents That Shaped Global Sports celebrates the transformative role of intellectual property in the sporting world. The calendar highlights 12 landmark sports-related patents that have reshaped competition, safety, accuracy, and the fan experience. Through this showcase, LexOrbis proudly honours the inventors and innovators whose ideas continue to move sports forward, on and off the field.