PTS Syndicate sent in news from Unity Tactical, LLC. regarding the protecting customer interests and the company's intellectual property rights. They have teamed up with PTS Syndicate Limited, and together, they are putting the hammer down on counterfeiters.
Unity Tactical, LLC. and PTS Syndicate Limited say they are dead serious about wiping out shady activities and keeping things on the up-and-up.
KRISS USA are now taking action against disitributors of unauthorised replicas of their KRISS Vector. They took action as there are instances of replicas of their popular KRISS Vector series that are being sold but are unlicensed. Only KRISS Vectors under the KRYTAC brand are allowed to be sold in airsoft stores worldwide. Press release below:
Let's tackle the issue of Cloning in the airsoft market head on with E. House of Gun Gamers coming up with a video on this with a glass of Jack Daniels to smoothen his tongue... "This week, E House uses a recent incident as a launchpad to start a discussion on cloning in the airsoft market. Included are thoughts on why it happens, what consumers can do about it, and why the current incident caused the uproar that it did. Enjoy!
In the continuing effort of Kalashnikov Concern to protect their intellectual property, they have now registered and granted exclusive rights for the 3D shape of their most popular weapon, the AK-47, according to Izvestia. This has been the plan of the company for several years now and have finally got the rights.
Kryptek Outdoor Group sends in news about the judgement in Federal Court awarding them over US$1 million in damages plus lawyer fees in a copyright infringement case against Salt Armour, Inc., Alpha Defense, Inc., and Thomas J. De Sernia. Will they be going after those who also use unauthorised Kryptek patterns in tactical clothing being sold in the airsoft market? Press release below:
Hyde Definition have put out an advisory regarding buying their PenCott camo fabrics at discounted prices on eBay and other outlets that these are rejected or "2nd quality" fabrics. Also, they are planning to pursue legal action to those who sell either wholesale or resale/retail counterfeit PenCott Camo fabrics as unlicensed copies are now appearing online.
Zenitco's attention has been called to copies of their products produced, especially for the airsoft market, without their knowledge or agreement. They are willing to negotiate with those willing to contact them regarding such copies, especially not using the Zenit markings and they will be doing legal action who will not.
Time for retailers of FMA Helmets that are replicas of the Team Wendy helmet designs, airsoft retailers or otherwise, to stop selling these in the USA. According to Soldier Systems Daily, Team Wendy filed a lawsuit against FMA HK (Zhongshan Mai Bu Mould Co., Ltd.) in the US Northern District of Ohio Western Division.
Kirk W. Watkins of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, sent this link at the National Law Review about AirSplat.com being sued by Glock for a variety of violations related to the Glock 17 pistol... "On February 26, Glock, Inc. ('Glock') filed a 44-page complaint against Kent De-Hui a/k/a Kent Wu a/k/a Keat D.
Is MadBull's announcement of Operation Copycat something that the global airsoft community should just let pass, since legally, the companies that are acting in proxy to enforce such licences of the real intellectual property owners of the various products and trademarks being produced for the airsoft market should be doing what is expected of them. They need to show that such IPs are protected, and at the same time help in the bottom line for themselves and for the companies they represent?
