Hotchkiss Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Obviously one could not exactly clone Ruger's design without getting into legal problems. But given the growing number of 10/22 receivers and magazines -- and rifles for that matter, I'm curious if such companies (e.g. Brownells BRN-22, Volquartsen, Magnum Research, Tactical Innovations, Tactical Solutions, Champion Range & Target, etc.) actually pay any royalties to Ruger for what they produce based on the 10/22? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 patents expire, thats usually when after market starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 LOL! The patents have expired so they are free to copy the design. Several of the companies you listed made significant enough changes to the design they would not have been required to pay royalties even before the patent expired. And before you ask, ditto for the 1911, 2011, AR15, and AK47. Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Same reason that you are seeing more 2011 STI frame copies now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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