Assault rifle Bundeswehr: Magpul vs. HK

The discussion about the new assault rifle of the German Armed Forces is now a more amusing facet: After market leader Heckler & Koch complained that patent rights of competitor Haenel Defence were violated, now it's HK's turn. The US manufacturer of plastic magazines MAGPUL believes that the magazines of the HK416 A8 are infringing on its patent rights. Similar complaints were heard during the discussion about the magazines of the MK556 Haenel, which was instigated by HK at the time. More work for lawyers specializing in patent law. The whole story about the latest confusion regarding the new assault rifle of the German Armed Forces can be found on SOLDAT & TECHNIK.

MAGPUL on the internet: magpul.com

HAENEL DEFENCE on the internet: www.cg-haenel.de/defence_de

HECKLER & KOCH on the internet: www.heckler-koch.com

German Armed Forces on the internet: www.bundeswehr.de

MORE ASSAULT RIFLE GERMAN ARMED FORCES ON SPARTANAT

HERE we present the Haenel MK556 on SPARTANAT.

HERE the German Armed Forces confirm the decision.

THIS is Heckler & Koch's response to the decision of the German Armed Forces.

THIS is what Haenel explains about the MK556.

The Empire strikes back - German Armed Forces, Heckler & Koch, and Haenel.

This is the German Armed Forces' perspective - they want an expert opinion.

Haenel wants to continue - and explains the MK556 and why they can also deliver reliably.

The opinion is here - this is what happens next.

Haenel pushed aside - HK wins the German Armed Forces contract.

German Armed Forces: Germany's next Top Model

Haenel strikes back. First statement from the Suhl-based weapon manufacturer.

Haenel now takes legal action. And explains on SPARTANAT why.

Haenel explains why HK's patent is invalid. Because they didn't invent it, according to Haenel.