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Old 03-15-17 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by merlinextraligh
The MIPS protection system is patented. Only Helmets approved by MIPS can use the patented system.

MIPS AB | MIPS Brain Protection System (BPS)

They test the helmets before they approve them.

FAQ | MIPS
They do a great job of enforcement...given that implementation is anything but standard. Some have the full 100% slip fabric liner (that is supposed to be there)....others only use sparse fabric dots....most lack the protection on the backside entirely.


You can patent icons and rounded corners too.
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