Targus was founded by Neil Bruce-Copp in Barnes, London in 1983.

By 1986, Targus launched its first laptop case, the T3100L, with a 250-unit order from Toshiba. A year later, Targus moves its headquarters to London House in Richmond and opens offices in the United States and Canada. In 1988, Targus Australia was opened, followed by an office in South Africa in 1989 with Targus US opening retail stores for Business-to-Consumer sales that same year.

From 1990-1991, Targus opens offices in France, Germany, Holland, Taipei and Hong Kong, and begins outsourcing production to China, at that time an untapped source of high-quality manufacturing and suppliers.

In 1995, Targus Group becomes known as Targus Group International, Inc.

Targus acquired PORT, in 1998, enabling the company to expand their product line and introduce innovative new technology in the SafePort Sling protection system and the DEFCON security line.

In 1999, Targus LATAM office is opened, and Targus re-brands itself to reflect new innovative and stylish designs. During that next year, Targus opens its Anaheim Headquarters.

During 2004, Targus launches its first docking station, sells its first Bluetooth mouse, and develops the SafePort® Air Protection System.

Targus enters into the mobile device accessory market, in 2005, with a range of accessories designed for the iPod, introduces a new brand and logo, and launches the Dome Protection System. Two years later, Targus launches privacy screens, and the Global Sourcing Group is introduced in China.

In 2008, Targus launches EcoSmart® technology, incorporating materials from recycled bottles into an environmentally friendly line of bags.

The company also releases new contemporary branding and a new company tagline: “Designed for Life. Yours.” in 2009. A year later, Targus enters the tablet and E-reader market following the unprecedented success of the iPad.

In 2011, Targus introduces the VersaVu® tablet case with 360º rotating design to high acclaim.[5]

2013 sees Targus, acquiring leather smartphone and tablet case company, SENA cases, and secures a patent for its checkpoint-friendly design on cases.

The company then launches the VersaLink™ Universal Travel Dock in 2015, adding to the tablet case offerings with a patented Multi-Gen tray solution.

By 2016, Targus announces it works with 90% of Fortune 1000 companies and is the case manufacturer for eight of the world’s top ten laptop computer OEMs.

From 2018 - 2020, Targus launches the premium branded “Newport Collection” and the first IoT-enabled docking station on the market, MiraLogic™, as well as the first Qi-enabled wireless charging backpack at Consumer Electronics Show .[6]

In 2012, Targus becomes a Samsung Mobile Accessories partner and a Google Partner in 2013.

1989 - Targus claims the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement in England.[7]

2003 - Targus celebrates two decades of success and becomes a “Designed for Surface” Partner with Microsoft.

2001- The CN01 laptop case is named the best-selling laptop case in the world.

2008- The company also celebrates 25 years of mobile solutions and earns accolades as the #1 Best-Selling Laptop Accessories and Cases from the NPD Group.

2009 - Targus earns #1 Best-Selling Notebook Power Adapter and #1 Maker of Presentation Devices honors from NPD Group.

2017 - Targus wins a CES Innovation Award for the Mobile ViP Backpack, and along with DisplayLink®, announces the world’s first dual 4K docking station.[8]

2018 – Targus wins a Green Good Design Award for the 15.6” Balance™ EcoSmart® Backpack and has the #1 selling tablet case in the US.[9]

2020 – Targus secures additional accolades at CES 2020, earning CES Innovation Awards for its groundbreaking docking station DOCK570, the world’s first quad 4K docking station, and its MiraLogic™ Workspace Intelligence System.[10]

Some of the most notable tech products by Targus include:

• DOCK520: A CES 2019 Innovations Awards Honoree[11], the USB-C™ Universal Quad Video HD Docking Station (DOCK520USZ) allows a laptop to connect to up to four monitors via (4) HDMI video out ports. Outfitted with Dual DisplayLink® DL-3950 chip technology, the dock supports four HD (1920 x 1080 p60) displays or dual 2K (2560 x 1440 p50) displays and includes additional ports to connect essential USB 3.0 peripherals and to an Ethernet network.
• DOCK570: Aimed at large enterprises, call centers, and IT departments, the universal dock connects virtually any laptop to up to four 4K monitors via (4) HDMI or DisplayPort video out ports, while also supplying 100W power delivery to its connected laptop or host. DOCK570 was a CES 2020 Innovations Award Honoree.[12]

MiraLogic is an IoT-connected platform that blends enterprise-grade hardware with cloud-based software to deliver meaningful insights into the workspace. With MiraLogic, companies can better understand how workspaces are being utilized, allowing organizations to make better decisions of the space needed for an effective workforce. MiraLogic was a CES 2020 Innovations Award Honoree[13].

A global leader in universal docking, Targus offers an array of solutions that are fully tested and proven to work with Mac® and PC platforms, as well as Chrome™ OS, Android™, and Linux® operating systems – many of which incorporate power delivery, so there’s no need to plug in an external power source to the laptop.

Quality, protection, and organization are key in the design and development of Targus laptop bags.

Some of the company’s notable bag collections include:

• Drifter: A solid, heavy-duty backpack geared toward the heavy commuter or those in the field.
• Work + Play™: Designed to carry both work and workout gear for those that need one bag to carry it all.
• City Lite Pro: A modern minimalist take on the backpack.
• Newport: A premium line of fashion-forward laptop bags.

Targus also has a series of eco-friendly cases that incorporate materials from recycled plastic bottles.  

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US9,170,611
• US8,746,449
• US8,783,458 B2
• US10,139,861

AUSTRALIAN PATENTS[15]

• AU2011100684
• AU2011265093
• AU2013100107
• AU2013100108
• AU2015200203

CANADIAN PATENTS[16]

• CA2,785,813
• CA2,908,213

CHINESE PATENTS[17]

• CNZL201180004086.X
• CNZL201410641660.8

EUROPEAN PATENTS[18]

• EU2,529,281

JAPANESE PATENTS[19]

• JP5879337

NEW ZEALAND PATENTS[20]

• NZ594007
• NZ594020

REPUBLIC OF PHILIPPINES PATENTS[21]

• PI1-2012-501328

SINGAPORE PATENTS[22]

• SG2012062626

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US9,675,148                        
• US9,700,113

AUSTRALIAN PATENTS[15]

• AU2016201721
• AU2017202751

All Targus SafePort® Tablet Cases are covered by the following patent:

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US9,717,314

All Targus laptop bags described as being “Checkpoint Friendly” or “TSA Friendly” are covered by the following patent:

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US8,567,578

All Targus laptop carrying cases that employ DOME protection padding features are covered by the following patent:

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US7,216,763

EUROPEAN PATENTS[18]

• UK2437852

All Targus laptop bags that employ “air protection” technology are covered by the following patent:

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US6,131,734

All Targus laptop bags that contain a retractable document sleeve or pocket are covered by the following patent:

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US7,503,440 B2

All Targus laptop bags that employ a built-in typing lift stand that raises the device keyboard when the case is open for comfortable typing are covered by the following patent:

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US9,750,321 B2

All Targus Docking Stations “with power” are covered by the following patents:

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US8,990,469 B2

AUSTRALIAN PATENTS[15]

• AU2012212087

All Targus USB-C Multiplexer Adapters are covered by the following patent:

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US9,904,323

All Targus USB-C DeMultiplexer Adapters are covered by the following patent:

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US9,900,420

All Targus DEFCON® Serialized combination locks are covered by the following patent: 

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US8,108,927 B2

All Targus 4Vu™ Privacy Screens with included adhesive tabs are covered by the following patent: 

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US 8,721,095 B2

All Targus MiraLogic® Workspace Intelligence Systems (WIS) are covered by the following patent:

U.S. PATENTS[14]

• US10,578,657