ATI GSG-5 is no more...

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Press release from ATI -

 

We are very pleased to report that the litigation filed by Heckler & Koch, Inc. against German Sport Guns GmbH and its U.S. distributor, American Tactical Imports, Inc., together with all counterclaims, has been settled.

 

The terms of the settlement are confidential to the parties and cannot be disclosed. A dismissal of the above-referenced litigation, and all of the party

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Here was the original release on the law suite, Wolfy brought this to my attention Last night since I had my GSG up for sale. This new information just came in today.

 

October 1st, 2009 - Please click here to view the official Motion to Dismiss.

 

September 22, 2009

 

 

 

To whom it may concern,

 

This is a letter to inform you of the present status regarding the lawsuit filed upon German Sport Guns and American Tactical Imports Inc. (ATI) by H&K for alleged trade dress infringement for the GSG-5 series of firearms. Although this lawsuit is ongoing, ATI would like to update you with information about this lawsuit. This trade dress suit is very similar to the 2004 trade dress lawsuit imposed by Colt on Bushmaster and H&K regarding the appearance of the M4/AR-15. The ultimate result of the Colt lawsuit stated that there is no trade dress rights associated with this design. The lawsuit was then dismissed.

 

German Sport Guns and ATI are both highly confidant that if this lawsuit goes to court, it will conclude with a similar result as the Colt lawsuit. It is clear to any gun enthusiast that the H&K MP-5 is based on the design of the original G3, a design which is owned by the German government. It is also well known that the German government and several other nations gained permission to create the G3 and other variations based off of the original Spanish CETME assault rifle. These firearms are still available for sale in many countries around the world. This information is noted in detail in H&K

[Wolfy 51]

To bad I sold mine on Sep. 30. :shock:

[Maksim 1,504]

how are the prices on gunbroker.

 

I saw these at gun shows for mid 4's for the original.

[AntZ 1]

how are the prices on gunbroker.

 

I saw these at gun shows for mid 4's for the original.

Still in 4's.

[tinyboy 1]

Nice

 

I have the anniversary model

 

Anyone want it?

 

$600 with 1 bulkpack of ammo and 2 extra mags

[coldsolderjoint 84]

See.. if i was an exec at HK, I woulda made them a "license" deal.. everyone wins then.

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See.. if i was an exec at HK, I woulda made them a "license" deal.. everyone wins then.

 

 

That deal has been struck with someone else that is why they sued.

Umarex who already makes the officially licensed copies of HK weapons for airsoft, will be

producing their new line from what I here.

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

Well, this sucks as I love shooting my GSG-5. I guess I'd better buy another one just in case for parts. 8-)

[NJ-Tom 4]

Digz - ATI made a statement not to worry about warranties or spare parts they will continue to honor both. Once they dot the i's and cross the t's as required by the agreement with HK they will provide more information, this was a statement by Chris and posted on the AR forums.

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

It's easy to say not to be worried about spare parts, but it's also common sense that it is a lot easier to get parts for things that are still in production!

[jermz1987 243]

so does that mean they will become somewhat of a collectors item? If I had one I would keep it. you never know.

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so does that mean they will become somewhat of a collectors item? If I had one I would keep it. you never know.

 

 

Possibly it depends how in demand they actually are once they can no longer be had.

There are some rifles that are so rare there is no real market for them and therefore are not worth much.