I don't like it when mom and dad fight. If NF can show that the technology is widely used or predates Leupold's patents I think they're off the hook. However, Leupold has been around a long time and is responsible for a lot of the scope technology we have now. I wonder if Leupold is just fishing or if other companies are paying them royalties. Interesting side note, NF just purchased Horus. Pocketbook might be a little thin at the moment.
http://www.ammoland.com/2016/08/leu...ail&utm_term=0_6f6fac3eaa-b25dc6e06a-20829609
Leupold Files Lawsuit Against Nightforce Over Patent Violations
Leupold FX II 3x20 Rifle Scope Exit Pupil
Leupold Files Lawsuit Against Nightforce Over Patent Violations
Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
BEAVERTON, Ore. —-(Ammoland.com)- Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has filed a civil suit in the U.S. District Court of Oregon alleging patent violations by Lightforce U.S.A., doing business as Nightforce.
In the suit, Leupold & Stevens, Inc., alleges that Nightforce is marketing and selling products that infringe on a variety of patents owned by Leupold & Stevens, Inc. and is seeking all available remedies.
The lawsuit is based on six patents for riflescope adjustments, internal optical mechanisms, and flip covers.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has been pioneering riflescope and sporting optics technology since 1947, when it developed a non-fogging riflescope charged with nitrogen. Today, Leupold® has been granted over 151 patents and design registrations in 18 countries, representing Leupold’s continued commitment to innovation and development of sports optics. For more information on Leupold products, please visit us at www.leupold.com.
http://www.ammoland.com/2016/08/leu...ail&utm_term=0_6f6fac3eaa-b25dc6e06a-20829609
Leupold Files Lawsuit Against Nightforce Over Patent Violations
Leupold FX II 3x20 Rifle Scope Exit Pupil
Leupold Files Lawsuit Against Nightforce Over Patent Violations
Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
BEAVERTON, Ore. —-(Ammoland.com)- Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has filed a civil suit in the U.S. District Court of Oregon alleging patent violations by Lightforce U.S.A., doing business as Nightforce.
In the suit, Leupold & Stevens, Inc., alleges that Nightforce is marketing and selling products that infringe on a variety of patents owned by Leupold & Stevens, Inc. and is seeking all available remedies.
The lawsuit is based on six patents for riflescope adjustments, internal optical mechanisms, and flip covers.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., has been pioneering riflescope and sporting optics technology since 1947, when it developed a non-fogging riflescope charged with nitrogen. Today, Leupold® has been granted over 151 patents and design registrations in 18 countries, representing Leupold’s continued commitment to innovation and development of sports optics. For more information on Leupold products, please visit us at www.leupold.com.