The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a design patent, USD1120340S1, to Whoop, Inc. for a band designed for a wearable physiological monitor. The patent, which has an effective date of March 24, 2026, specifically covers the ornamental design of the band, as indicated by the 'Design' designation and the 'S1' kind code. The application was filed on February 14, 2025, under application number 29989699.

This patent grant is a routine event in the intellectual property lifecycle for companies developing new products. For compliance officers, this means that Whoop, Inc. has secured exclusive rights to the specific visual appearance of this band. While this does not impose new regulatory obligations on other entities, it is a factor to consider in the competitive landscape of wearable technology and health monitoring devices. No immediate compliance actions are required from other manufacturers or entities based solely on this patent grant.