American Outdoor Brands Files Complaint Alleging Patent, Trademark Infringement by Good Sportsman Marketing
On September 23, 2022, American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) filed a complaint in Delaware federal court against Good Sportsman Marketing (GSM) for trademark counterfeiting and infringement, alleging GSM unlawfully used its LEAD SLED®, TACKDRIVER®, and DEAD SHOT® marks and sold the Alpha Shooting Rest, infringing patent rights. The company seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages, emphasizing the importance of protecting its intellectual property for future success.
- American Outdoor Brands aims to protect its intellectual property, which is crucial for its competitive edge.
- The company has a history of trademark registration spanning over 14 years, enhancing its case against GSM.
- The need to file a lawsuit indicates potential market confusion and unauthorized competition, which can harm brand reputation.
COLUMBIA, Mo., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: AOUT), an industry leading provider of products and accessories for outdoor enthusiasts, on September 23, 2022, filed a complaint against Good Sportsman Marketing, LLC ("GSM") alleging that GSM's use of the LEAD SLED®, TACKDRIVER®, and DEAD SHOT® marks constitute trademark counterfeiting and trademark infringement as well as alleging that GSM is infringing American Outdoor Brands' patent rights incorporated in the LEAD SLED® shooting rest through GSM's sale of the Alpha Shooting Rest. The complaint was filed in Delaware federal court and seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages.
Brian Murphy, President and CEO of American Outdoor Brands, said, "We have made substantial investments to ensure the products we bring to market reflect our reputation for excellence, innovation, and safety, that loyal customers of our brands have come to know. Over the years, we have developed proprietary designs and features embodied in our LEAD SLED®, DEADSHOT®, and TACK DRIVER® products that help our customers achieve their best performance and enhance their experience in the outdoors. Protecting these features, and all of our vital intellectual property, is imperative to our future success and our ongoing contribution to the outdoor products marketplace. We plan to continue monitoring the marketplace, taking steps to defend our intellectual property where necessary, and ensuring that our customers can remain confident that when they purchase our brands, they are buying only authentic, American Outdoor Brands products."
Birchwood Casey, a division of GSM, began selling a LEAD SLED weight bag, TACKDRIVER rest bag, and a DEADSHOT shooting rest bag without the permission or authorization of American Outdoor Brands. American Outdoor Brands has been using the LEAD SLED®, DEADSHOT® and TACK DRIVER® trademarks for its shooting rests and related products for many years and registered these trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office over 14 years ago. Birchwood Casey's "LEAD SLED", 'TACKDRIVER", and "DEADSHOT" products are not authorized by, or affiliated with American Outdoor Brands. The company filed the complaint alleging that GSM's use of the LEAD SLED®, TACKDRIVER®, and DEAD SHOT® marks constitute trademark counterfeiting and trademark infringement. American Outdoor Brands is seeking an order requiring GSM to withdraw these products from the market, among other relief. The complaint additionally alleges that GSM is infringing American Outdoor Brands' patent rights in the LEAD SLED® shooting rest through GSM's sale of the Alpha Shooting Rest. The company is further seeking an order requiring GSM to withdraw the Alpha Shooting Rest from the market, among other relief.
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About American Outdoor Brands, Inc.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: AOUT) is an industry leading provider of outdoor products and accessories, including hunting, fishing, camping, outdoor cooking, shooting, and personal security and defense products, for rugged outdoor enthusiasts. The company produces innovative, top quality products under its brands BOG®; BUBBA®; Caldwell®; Crimson Trace®; Frankford Arsenal®; Grilla Grills®; Hooyman®; Imperial®; LaserLyte®; Lockdown®; MEAT!; Old Timer®; Schrade®; Tipton®; Uncle Henry®; ust®; and Wheeler®. For more information about all the brands and products from American Outdoor Brands, Inc., visit www.aob.com.
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