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GLOCK Pistols Settles Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

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Glock Pistols

SMYRNA, Ga. --(AmmoLand.com)- GLOCK, maker of the internationally-famous family of GLOCK pistols, has settled a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Austrian Sporting Arms, Inc. (“ASA”) and ISSC Handels GmbH (“ISSC”).

The lawsuit involved claims for trade dress infringement, trade dress dilution, and unfair competition based on ASA’s sales of a .22 caliber pistol known as the M22, which is manufactured in Austria by ISSC.

GLOCK alleged in the lawsuit that the M22 has an appearance that is confusingly similar to the distinctive appearance and overall image of the GLOCK pistols.

Without admitting liability, ASA and ISSC agreed to resolve the matter by redesigning the M22 to differentiate its appearance from the appearance of the GLOCK family of pistols, to cease further imports of the M22 until the redesign is complete, and to pay GLOCK an undisclosed amount.

The specific terms of the settlement are confidential.

About GLOCK, Inc.
GLOCK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of pistols and accessories. GLOCK’s superior engineering has produced a pistol with only 34 parts and a rugged polymer-frame, providing industry-leading reliability shot after shot. GLOCK is renowned for its pistols which are safe, featuring three safeties; simple, offering a low number of components to provide reliability; and fast, with no encumbering parts to slow the speed to fire. This combination makes GLOCK pistols the first choice among consumers and law enforcement, with 65% of agencies nationwide choosing to carry GLOCK. Austrian-engineered, the company has manufacturing facilities in the United States and Austria. Based in Smyrna, Ga., GLOCK, Inc. is an advocate for our nation’s law enforcement and military personnel, as well as all citizens’ Second Amendment right to bear arms. For more information, please visit www.GLOCK.com.

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Acusport Corporation Will Sell Austrian Sporting Arms Firearms

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AcuSport

BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO –-(AmmoLand.com)- AcuSport Corporation, a leading distributor of shooting and hunting products will now be the distributor of Austrian Sporting Arms (ASA) products.

ASA is the sole importer of ISSC firearms, which brings the revolutionary M22 pistol to the American public. The pistol is designed to meet the needs and desires of American shooters.

AcuSport will be selling the popular M22 pistol in both black and nickel finishes along with the associated 10-round magazine. The two finishes come equipped with either a 4 inch or 51/2 inch barrel length.

These guns will feature such benefits as an adjustable rear site, Walther stainless steel matched grips, five independent safeties and a notched Picatinny rail. The ASA M22 will add value to AcuSport customers, as the end consumer will be attracted to the versatility of M22 paired with the feel and function of a large centerfire with the economy of a rimfire to shoot.

First shipments of these M22’s are expected from AcuSport during the last week of September 2009.

About:
Based in Bellefontaine, Ohio, AcuSport Corporation is a nationwide distributor of shooting and hunting products with regional sales offices in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, Montana and California. Independent retailers, who would like to place an order, please call 1-800-543-3150 or visit www.acusport.com for additional product information.

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