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UWone77
6 August 2013, 12:30
Magpul Industries Corp Sues four Magazine Manufacturers for patent infringement. (http://magpul.com/patent_lawsuits.html#commentsAnchor) Big Rock Sports, Cole Industries, Plinker Tactical, and Promag are all named in the lawsuit as it alleges the four companies infringed on their patents by utilizing Magpul's designs.

Details of the complaint can be found here. (http://news.priorsmart.com/magpul-industries-v-brookshire-tool-and-mfg-company-inc-dba-promag-industries-l8NW/#pat-8069601)


“Magpul Industries Corp announced today that it has filed patent infringement lawsuits against four companies for offering for sale, selling, and distributing magazines for AR15/M16 compatible weapons in violation of Magpul’s patents. The company’s lawsuits allege infringement of Utility Pat. No. 8,069,601 for a novel ammunition magazine, in addition to numerous Magpul design patents.

“The lawsuits, filed in United States District Court, Colorado, provide another example of Magpul’s dedication to protecting its valuable brand while sending a warning to others attempting to infringe on our innovations. “These patents exemplify the industrial design-focused spirit at Magpul, which drives us to create novel solutions that enhance user experience with our products,” said Duane Liptak, Director of Product Management and Marketing for Magpul Industries. “People who use Magpul products have high expectations and a great deal of trust regarding the value, quality, and amount of thought put into every design we release. As such, we cannot allow others to misappropriate the patented technology that helps us generate that consumer confidence and trust.”

“The lawsuits are the largest and most significant to date brought by Magpul, and are part of the company’s ongoing proactive efforts to combat the unlawful production, distribution, and sale of products that infringe on its valuable intellectual property rights.

About Magpul

Founded in 1999, Magpul was launched with the intent of developing innovative devices to aid in the manipulation of rifle magazines while reloading under stress. The company’s name comes from this original product called the Magpul®. Over the last decade Magpul has continued to grow and develop using much the same mission and process with a focus on innovation, creativity, and efficiency.

www.magpul.com

Media Contact:
Duane Liptak, Jr.
Director of Product Management and Marketing
dliptak@magpul.com
303.828.3460 x170

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