FN sues Ruger over trademark infringement

[Carl N. Brown]

The first thing we do, let's sic Shakespearean actors on all the lawyers. Full force iambic pentameter rebuttals, no mercy.

 

[Demi-human]

Plus, who calls the SFAR the “sfar” like “scar”?? I don’t and wouldn’t. It would be the “S-F-A-R”. As in AR-10. You don’t call it the “are ten”
FN’s attorneys must be bored

Wait, it’s not “Esse-‘far”?
I dislike spelling things, the twins are two now and we are having to start spelling “naps” and “bath”.
(Otherwise they get started without me!)

 

[Gun-Reck]

This is infantile and ridiculous.

One has a "C," the other an "F."

One is pronounced "Scar," while the other, "S-F-A-R".

No shame.

 

[Demi-human]

One thing’s for certain, the publicity for Ruger will be amazing! Can’t even buy marketing like this!

 

[Gun-Reck]

One thing’s for certain, the publicity for Ruger will be amazing! Can’t even buy marketing like this!

Like FN is concerned that the DoD will get them confused, and order from Ruger.

Stupid, but not that stupid.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Like FN is concerned that the DoD will get them confused, and order from Ruger.

Stupid, but not that stupid.

I don't think the DoD is buying anymore SCARs. Maybe that is part of the reason FN is lashing out at folks.

 

[1KPerDay]

Wait, it’s not “Esse-‘far”?
I dislike spelling things, the twins are two now and we are having to start spelling “naps” and “bath”.
(Otherwise they get started without me!)

Twins! May god have mercy on your soul. We have a set. They’re 24 now. Doesn’t get any easier

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

FN must really think SFAR is reference to SCAR. When you're caught up in yourself that thing happens where you think everything is a imitation of you. I dont know how much their military contracts are still going but maybe they're desperate for money. The worst case is Ruger just changes the name to SOFAR or something

 

[dogtown tom]

The worst case is Ruger just changes the name to SOFAR or something

Or NOSCAR. That would be a safe bet because that would cause no brand confusion.

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

Or NOSCAR. That would be a safe bet.

Base the shoulder stock off of a UGG boot and prominently feature it in FDE in advertising.

 

[1KPerDay]

Base the shoulder stock off of a UGG boot and prominently feature it in FDE in advertising.

Or better yet, in SCARlet

 

[tark]

The only winners with this will be the lawyers for both companies.

Geez...where have we seen and heard THAT before!!! Truer words were never spoken.

 

[CajunBass]

Well, to be honest, I wouldn't know the difference, but then I have little to no interest in either of them. I couldn't tell you evem now after reading this thread which is which.

I'm not sure if that helps or hurts either's case.

 

[rust collector]

Well, they are both SCARY to some folks.

As a practical matter, there is usually a lot more going on that we know about. A trademark holder must defend its trademark in order to protect any IP value it has, so sends out cease and desist demands. This happens frequently. If those are opposed or ignored, their bluff has been called, the legal expense meter starts running, and any coverage of the ensuing fracas gets them more publicity and lets them make the case in the courts and in public over the uniqueness and advantages of their baby.

 

[lysanderxiii]

I would actually like to read the filing.

 

[drobs]

Plus, who calls the SFAR the “sfar” like “scar”?? I don’t and wouldn’t. It would be the “S-F-A-R”. As in AR-10. You don’t call it the “are ten”
FN’s attorneys must be bored

I call my Ruger SFAR a couple names either "safar" like safari or "ess-far." Neither sound like scar.

 

[MrShooter]

I imagine FN has been holding a grudge against Ruger ever since they came out with a much more competitive priced 5.7.

 

[dogtown tom]

I imagine FN has been holding a grudge against Ruger ever since they came out with a much more competitive priced 5.7.

FN should be groveling at the feet of Ruger, Palmetto, KelTec and S&W for saving the 5.7 from obscurity.

 

[Slater]

I would actually like to read the filing.

There's a link toward the bottom of the OP.

 

[Gun-Reck]

Is NASCAR safe?

Oh, the humanity!

 

[Golfanaticshooter]

If FN was worried about financial loss from some imagined confusion between the two, they could more than offset it by bringing back the Hi Power.

 

[Speedo66]

The AR as an example...1911's too, they are not alone though. Not a very exclusive group.

How about Rugers blatant LCP copy of the Keltec version?

 

[lysanderxiii]

This is not the first time FN has sued Ruger over trademark infringements.

They did back in March 6, 2020, in the same court, it was over the "Ruger-57" being an infringment. It was dismissed on September 16, 2021 (possibly settled).

I guess this is just "round 2".

 

[Zahn]

If FN was worried about financial loss from some imagined confusion between the two, they could more than offset it by bringing back the Hi Power.

FN is producing the High Power. They brought it back a couple of years ago.

 

[Hunter 08]

FN doesn't have much of a foot left to stand on. They're just mad because over the last decade and change, they have more than doubled the cost of the SCAR and hardly anyone is buying it.