GLOCK dispute highlights opportunities to send positive messages

Global firearms manufacturer GLOCK has filed a legal suit against airsoft vendor AirSplat alleging that its replica pistols infringe GLOCK’s design and patent rights. While this may appear to be a straightforward IP dispute, with gun ownership a hot political issue the dispute also highlights issues surrounding the civic duty of trademark owners – and the positive messaging opportunities that can result.

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