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International Accelerator Graduate, Brummell Granted U.S. Patent for World’s First Motorcycle Safety Blazer

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Brummell Granted U.S. Patent for World’s First Motorcycle Safety Blazer

 

AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 20, 2025) - The International Accelerator today announced that portfolio company Brummell Moto Couture Inc, founded by Nina Levic and Nino Karas, has been granted a U.S. patent (No. 12,433,353 B2) for its Protective Blazer for Motorcyclists.

The patent recognizes Brummell as the inventor of the world’s first protective motorcycle blazer, a fusion of safety engineering and luxury tailoring designed to protect riders without compromising style.


Innovation Meets Acceleration


Brummell joined the International Accelerator in Austin in late 2024, relocating operations to the United States to scale production, expand distribution and build strategic partnerships.

Within its first year, the company launched both men’s and women’s blazer lines and collaborated with global events such as the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, where its limited-edition Brummell x DGR Blazer sold out to support men’s health causes.


“Brummell’s patent award is a defining moment,” said Parke Benjamin, Chief Operating Officer of the International Accelerator. “It exemplifies what happens when visionary founders pair European design with U.S. innovation. This recognition establishes Brummell as a category-defining leader at the intersection of fashion, safety and technology.”

 

A New Era of Motorcycle Apparel


Issued Oct. 7, 2025, by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the patent protects Brummell’s innovative motorcycle blazer design, including its integrated protective layering, armor placement and ergonomic construction within a tailored garment.


The invention - credited to Co-Founders, Nino Karas and Nina Levic of Skopje, North Macedonia - represents years of research and development to merge certified rider protection with refined professional wear.


“From the beginning, our goal was to redefine what motorcycle apparel could be,” said Levic. “We wanted to prove that protection and elegance can coexist - that a rider can leave home protected and arrive looking impeccable.”


“Receiving a U.S. patent validates the years of innovation that went into the world’s first motorcycle safety blazer,” Karas added. “It’s a major milestone not only for Brummell but for the entire riding community that values design and safety equally.”


About the Patent


•    U.S. Patent No. 12,433,353 B2 - Protective Blazer for Motorcyclists

•    Filed: March 30, 2022

•    Granted: Oct. 7, 2025

•    Inventors: Nino Karas and Nina Levic

•    Abstract: A protective blazer for motorcyclists comprising a layered system of impact absorption zones and protective layers strategically placed within a tailored garment for ergonomic fit and aesthetic design.


The patent strengthens Brummell’s global intellectual property portfolio and lays the foundation for continued innovation in its upcoming 2026 Collection, which will integrate the company’s signature combination of armor, fine wool textiles and DuPont™ Kevlar® protection.


About Brummell


Founded by Nina Levic and Nino Karas, Brummell is redefining the future of motorcycle apparel by combining the precision of fashion design with the rigor of safety engineering. The company’s flagship Brummell Motorcycle Blazer is CE-certified and internationally recognized for transforming how riders express both identity and protection on the road.



About the International Accelerator


The International Accelerator is the only U.S.-based accelerator program exclusively for international founders. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, IA provides mentorship, investment and market-entry support to help global entrepreneurs scale their companies in the United States.


Media Contact: James Smith

 
 
 

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