How KidLockGo is protected (and why copycats should find a new hobby)

1. Patent status

The KidLockGo strap-and-lock system, including its hinge-side routing, adjustable strap path, and hardware configuration, is protected by intellectual property rights and is the subject of patent protection (patent pending) in the United States.

In normal human language: the way the strap is routed through the hinge-side gap, how it anchors, how it tightens, and how it’s designed to work on cabinets, doors, and similar surfaces is not a random accident. It’s a protected design.

We reserve the right to pursue additional U.S. and international filings as the product line grows (KidLockGo, PetLockGo, TravelLockGo, DoorLockGo, etc.).

2. Trademarks & branding

The following names, logos, and brand elements are trademarks or common law marks of GoLock Co., used in connection with safety and access-control products:

• KidLockGo™
• GoLock Co.™
• PetLockGo™
• DoorLockGo™
• TravelLockGo™

Our visual branding – including color combinations, packaging layouts, and key phrases used in marketing (“like a seatbelt for your cabinets,” etc.) – is also part of our brand identity. Please don’t “borrow” it. That’s not borrowing, that’s just… stealing with extra steps.

3. What you can do

We love that you love the product. You are absolutely encouraged to:

• Use KidLockGo in your home, RV, rental, or chaos zone of choice.
• Post photos and videos using the product (tagging us is highly encouraged).
• Write reviews, blog posts, or social content talking about your experience.
• Share it with friends, family, and that one friend whose toddler is basically a raccoon in a hoodie.

If you’d like to feature KidLockGo in media, bundle it with other products, or include it in curated kits, reach out first so we can set things up properly.

4. What you cannot do

Without written permission from GoLock Co., you may not:

• Manufacture or sell products that copy or closely imitate the KidLockGo design or mechanism.
• Use the KidLockGo, GoLock Co., or related brand names on your own products.
• Use confusingly similar names, logos, or packaging that could trick customers.
• Repurpose our photography, illustrations, or website copy as if it were your own.

If your plan is “just change one tiny detail and hope no one notices,” we notice. We built this, we study this space, and we’re very caffeinated.

5. Licensing, wholesale & partnerships

Interested in:

• Retail or wholesale distribution?
• Brand collaborations or co-branded safety kits?
• OEM or private-label versions for specific industries (Airbnb, childcare, hospitality, etc.)?

We’re open to smart partnerships that make homes, rentals, and other spaces safer. Reach out to us at hello@golock.co with “KidLockGo IP / Partnership” in the subject.

6. Why all of this matters

Parents aren’t buying “a strap.” They’re buying safety, predictability, and a little bit of peace in a very loud season of life. Protecting the design and brand means we can keep investing in:

• Better materials and hardware.
• New use-cases (pets, travel, rentals, garages, you name it).
• Testing, improvements, and honest, real-world content.

So yes, the legal stuff is important – but the heart of it is simple: we want fewer “oh no” moments and more “they didn’t get in that?!” moments.