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GLOCK Pistols Settles Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

ISSC M22-2 Hangun

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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Austrian Sporting Arms’ ISSC M22 Pistol Now Shipping

ISSC And Austrian Sporting Arms M-22 Pistol

Austrian Sporting Arms

Orlando, FL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Austrian Sporting Arms proudly announces the much anticipated arrival of ISSC’s M22 .22LR pistol in dealerships across the United States. Introduced at the 2009 SHOT Show, the ISSC M2 created quite a buzz with its combination of technology, innovation, and performance.

Designed specifically for the American market by Austrian gun designer Wolfram Kriegleder, best known for his Walther P22 pistol, the M22 in .22LR provides shooters a fast, comfortable and safe training platform using inexpensive and available .22LR ammunition.

Built on a black polymer frame with a contoured grip for comfort and a perfect hold, the M22 is a semi-automatic single-action pistol with 5 different safeties that work independently of each other, providing unmatched safety in a firearm.

The M22 features a 4-inch match bull barrel and a match trigger with a trigger pull of 4.4 lbs. As a target pistol, the M22 also comes standard with and adjustable rear sight and a Weaver rail for the addition of light and laser accessories.

Weighing in at just 1.3 lbs, the M22 has an overall length of 7-inches with an overall height of 4.7-inches and is 1.1-inches wide, making this Austrian-built pistol one of the most balanced and comfortable shooting systems on the market today.

The ISSC M22 is available in a black or two-tone finish. For more information, visit www.austriansportingarms.com.

About:
For more than six centuries austria has been home to some of the world’s greatest gun makers, a proud tradition embodied in the unique firearms now being produced by ISSC. Austrian sporting arms is proud to be the sole importer of ISSC firearms, beginning with the revolutionary m-22 pistol, designed to meet the needs and desires of American shooters. Uses the newest technologies to produce the most unique and innovative guns for today’s shooters.

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