U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- SIG SAUER, Inc., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, Rock Island Division, alleging that Springfield, Inc. (Springfield Armory) infringes two SIG patents relating to SIG’s P365 magazine.
The P365 has seen tremendous commercial success, due to the innovative design of the high-capacity magazine. In its complaint, SIG alleges that Springfield Armory’s making and selling of certain “Hellcat” branded magazines infringes upon two SIG patents. SIG SAUER is seeking injunctive relief, as well as monetary damages for Springfield Armory’s past and ongoing infringement.
Ron Cohen, President and Chief Executive Officer, made the following statement:
“When the SIG SAUER P365 was introduced it took the market by storm as the most innovative high-capacity, micro-compact pistol to be introduced due to its magazine capacity, and quickly became one of the top selling handguns in the market due to this unprecedented innovation. SIG is not a litigious company, but given the extent of infringement by Springfield, SIG has a responsibility to protect both our intellectual property and the significant investment we make to develop our innovative products. As a company we are proud to yield more than 100 patents worldwide, with more than 40 patent applications currently pending, and we will protect the extensive research and design that goes into developing these patents rigorously.”
About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 2,300 employees across nine locations. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.
I haven’t seen exactly which magazines fall under “certain Hellcat branded magazines” or what the specific infringement might be.
I can say that both are excellent carry and self-defense pistols. They carry like a single stack, but hold more than 6 or 7 rounds, which is typically of common single stacks (Glock 43, S&W Shield, Walther PPS, FN 503, etc.)
There will be a settlement. I hope that doesn’t involve removing the Hellcat from the market as it is an excellent gun given the size and features.
The 365 is my 365 carry for my wife and I. Excellent firearm. Don’t own a Hellcat but I’m sure they are great too. Hope they figure this out. I’m curious if the new micro-carry M&P stole any proprietary technology from Sig as well.
But I thought Biden said that gun manufacturers are immune from lawsuits?
No way to resolve this issue without courts ? Couldn’t the court expenses be used for better issues ? Such as fighting the commies wanting to remove everyone’s right to self defense.
Speaking of questionable legal advice…
Utility patents typically last 20 years from the date of application or 17 years from the date of issuance, whichever is longer.
https://www.ammoland.com/2021/05/sig-sauer-files-p365-magazine-patent-infringement-case-against-springfield/comment-page-1/#comment-2876632
Queue the fanboys attacking each other, offering questionable corporate legal advice, denouncing the American patent system, and 3rd party fanboys denouncing both Sig AND S-A.