From Cornell's website, it looks like Stoeger now belongs to Beretta:
"Stoeger: A History of Affordable Quality Firearms"
In the 1990s, the Stoeger company was purchased by Finnish rifle manufacturer Sako. In 2000, Sako was acquired by Beretta Holding S.p.A. At that time, Stoeger Industries was placed under the ownership of Benelli USA, where it remains today as a member of the Benelli USA family of companies. The technology and expertise of Benelli USA are integral to Stoeger's manufacturing processes. And all Stoeger products enjoy a solid reputation for affordable quality."
In the USA, a registered trademark can be owned and used forever:
"Unlike other forms of intellectual property (e.g., patents and copyrights) a registered trademark can, theoretically, last forever. So long as a trademark's use is continuous a trademark holder may keep the mark registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by filing Section 8 Affidavit(s) of Continuous Use as well as Section 9 Applications for renewal, as required."
The key is that the trademark must be used in trade continuously, and it's registration must be affirmed every 5 years.
But.... has the trademark "Luger" been used associated with a firearm by Stoeger or it's owners within the last 5 years?
They continue to affirm their registration per the USPTO record Gerban found...
I wonder when we'll be able to buy a new one??????
Marc
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