New Balance

New Balance Athletics, Inc., commonly known as New Balance, is an American multinational footwear and apparel corporation headquartered in Boston (specifically Brighton), Massachusetts. Founded in 1906 as the New Balance Arch Support Company, it remains a privately held, family-controlled company, primarily owned by Jim and Anne Davis. As of early 2026, the company employs between 8,000 and 11,171 individuals globally. New Balance reported $9.2 billion in sales for 2025 and aims to surpass $10 billion in annual revenue by the end of 2026.

New Balance designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of athletic and lifestyle products, including footwear and apparel. Their product lines feature popular running shoe technologies like Fresh Foam and FuelCell, and iconic sneaker models such as the 327, 574, 990, and 9060 series. The company maintains a manufacturing presence in both the United States and the United Kingdom, distinguishing itself from competitors who often manufacture exclusively outside these regions.

Regarding patent litigation, New Balance appears to operate as a defending entity. The company has one tracked case, "Nike, Inc. v. New Balance," where it is listed as a defendant in federal court in Massachusetts, filed on November 6, 2023. This posture suggests New Balance is an operating company defending against intellectual property claims rather than a non-practicing entity asserting patents.