Springfield Armory Responds to SIG Lawsuit
As reported last week SIG Sauer filed a patent infringement case against Springfield Armory. Now Springfield has responded to the claims.
According to Springfield – Sig Sauer, Inc. has alleged in a federal court complaint that Springfield Armory’s Hellcat magazines infringe two patents Sig owns. However, Springfield Armory is steadfast in its conviction that those claims are without merit. The innovative design of the Hellcat magazine is our own and works only with the Hellcat. The superior design of the Hellcat magazine is able to hold more rounds in an overall smaller magazine. Springfield Armory’s Hellcat magazine was independently awarded several patents of its own and has received numerous industry recognitions.
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.
“We feel that these claims are frivolously litigious in nature and designed to thin out the competition in an increasingly crowded firearms market,” explains Springfield Armory President Steve McKelvain. “Springfield Armory will vigorously defend its right to produce the class-leading patented Hellcat handgun and magazines for our loyal customers––past, present, and future.”