AR-15 designation... illegal?

[rightaboutmeow]

I was looking at purchasing one of the next batch of Umbrella Corporation lower receivers directly from Umbrella, but noticed that they have the designation "AR-15" on them. I know that the "AR-15" designation is banned by name in our state, but specifically in regards to Colt who owns the registered trademark. Would it then be illegal to get one of these Umbrella lowers as well? & are they technically breaking trademark law?

[rightaboutmeow]

here are some photos... & their website is http://ucwrg.com

[Merc1138]

Banned by name? Really? I'd like to see where "Umbrella Corporation" is listed.

Please read the flowchart at the top of the page, be sure to scroll down to see what the banned lists actually state.

[Exodus343]

That's one sweet lower....

[rightaboutmeow]

Banned by name? Really? I'd like to see where "Umbrella Corporation" is listed.

Please read the flowchart at the top of the page, be sure to scroll down to see what the banned lists actually state.

I have read the flowchart & I know Umbrella Corporation isn't on there. That isn't my question. If Colt owns the actual "AR-15" designation & this lower is designated AR-15 that means it's either endorsed by Colt or an illegal trademark infringement. My question was in regards to the legality if the first were true.

[Merc1138]

I have read the flowchart & I know Umbrella Corporation isn't on there. That isn't my question. If Colt owns the actual "AR-15" designation & this lower is designated AR-15 that means it's either endorsed by Colt or an illegal trademark infringement. My question was in regards to the legality if the first were true.

What in the world are you talking about?

That lower is not a Colt AR-15, or any model of Colt AR-15. "AR-15" is not banned by name in California. Read the list.

[Chaos47]

It has to be 100% match, brand and model.

For example:
The old Colt 6920 is banned by name
Colt: Law Enforcement (6920)
But the new model has SP or LE infront of 6920
Making it a Colt SP6920 not a banned by name 6920


"AR-15" model under any other brand name (as long as that name is not banned) is not listed and therefore legal

Because there are other "AR-15" models banned by name
Frankford Arsenal: AR-15 (all)
Olympic Arms: AR-15, Car-97, PCR (all)
Ordnance, Inc.: AR-15
Wilson Combat: AR-15


Don't worry about tradmark infringment, thats just silly.

[dropbox]

I think it's much more likely that they'd get sued by whatever owns the Resident Evil franchise...

[QuarterBoreGunner]

I think it's much more likely that they'd get sued by whatever owns the Resident Evil franchise...

This right here; but that's still a badass lower.

[Arkangel]

I think it's much more likely that they'd get sued by whatever owns the Resident Evil franchise...

IIRC Capcom gave them permission to use the logo.

[Tjfearl]

IIRC Capcom gave them permission to use the logo.

I believe that they bought the rights for firearms manufacturing, which weren't covered by Capcom's trademark. Or something like that. UCWRG has explained it tons of time on their Facebook page.

[DisgruntledReaper]

That is kewel, how much were those going for before the PANIC? Would be nice to get one, goes well with 1911 with Umbrella Corp grips

[kaligaran]

OMFG... I've got to have one of these!

[Tjfearl]

FYI they are made by Mega, so they are legit quality.

[call-in]

I think the OP is stating that because "AR-15" is a registered trademark of Colt, then it would be illegal for other manufacturers to to use it on their own variant of the weapon. Is this correct OP?