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    IP Law Daily, TRADEMARK—M.D.N.C.: Court dismisses lawsuit against manufacturer Ruger over SFAR sporting rifles, (Sep 28, 2026)

    Law Firms Mentioned:Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Williams Mullen
    Organizations Mentioned:FN Herstal, S.A. | Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

    By Brian Craig, J.D.

    Manufacturer FN’s SCAR rifle and Ruger’s SFAR rifle are different in sight, sound, and meaning in commerce.

    Concluding that firearms manufacturer Ruger’s rifles with the “SFAR” trademark are not likely to confuse con ...

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