CanopyForge creates patented umbrella designs and licenses them to the manufacturers who put them in your hands. We don't make umbrellas. We make umbrellas better.
Rethought from the ground up. Enhanced rib geometry distributes wind load more evenly across the canopy, reducing inversion failures that plague conventional designs. Every structural element is optimized for real-world storm conditions.
Innovation shouldn't sit in a garage. It should reach every shelf, every store, every storm.
Materials, folding mechanisms, wind resistance, ergonomics. Every element of the umbrella gets questioned and reimagined from the ground up.
Design and utility patents lock in the intellectual property. The innovation belongs to CanopyForge, creating a defensible licensing asset.
Manufacturers and retailers license the design. They handle production and distribution. We collect royalties. Everyone wins.
Whether you're a global brand or a regional retailer with private-label ambitions, our licensing model is designed to scale with your business. We handle the innovation. You handle production.
Royalty rates are structured to ensure profitability on both sides, with volume incentives that reward growth.
3-10% of wholesale price per unit, depending on volume tier and territory exclusivity. No upfront licensing fees for qualified manufacturers.
Exclusive or non-exclusive licensing available by region. North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other territories negotiated separately.
Hit production milestones and your royalty rate drops. We want you manufacturing at scale, not paying premiums on low volume.
Full design files, material specifications, and engineering guidance included. We work with your manufacturing team to ensure quality.
Senz designed an asymmetric storm umbrella in the Netherlands. They licensed it to Totes for US distribution. Won design awards. Featured on Good Morning America.
Blunt patented their radial tensioning system in New Zealand. Now sold in 35+ countries. Ori filed 4 patents for their frameless origami design. First units ship in 2026.
The pattern is clear: design the innovation, protect it, and let the global supply chain do what it does best.
Engineer a better umbrella from first principles
Utility and design patents create the licensing moat
Totes, ShedRain, Fulton, and private-label retailers
3-10% of sales on every licensed unit sold worldwide
Tell us about your manufacturing or retail operation and we'll schedule a call to discuss licensing terms, territory options, and technical specifications.
Thank you for your interest in licensing our design. We'll review your submission and respond within 48 hours.
CanopyForge is based on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where hurricanes, downpours, and wind are a way of life. We don't design for theoretical weather. We design for real ones.