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Intellectual Property 101 Shared with the Knife Industry

Sunday, November 17th, 2019

The American Knife & Tool Institute Announces the First in a Series of Expert Articles on Intellectual Property and Brand Protection to Help Knife Businesses

Cody, Wyoming (November 14, 2019) – The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) is very pleased to announce that the first in a series of articles to provide a useful toolkit for knife businesses has been published on its website. Authored by two experts in the fields of intellectual property and brand protection, Denise Mosteller and Jeremiah Pastrick, as guest contributors on the nonprofit’s website, the article is titled “Intellectual Property 101.” 

Mark Schreiber President CRKT

“We are pleased to share valuable information on intellectual property with our members and the entire sporting knife industry,” said Mark Schreiber, President of CRKT and chair of AKTI’s Anti-Counterfeiting Committee. “Helping our industry thrive and grow is part of our mission as a nonprofit trade association representing the entire knife community.”

“When it comes to the basic types of intellectual property (IP) the ‘Big Three’ include patents, copyrights and trademarks,” said Jeremiah Pastrick, who has served as both vice president of a consulting firm specializing in international intellectual property (IP) development, protection and anti-counterfeiting as well as IP counsel to a wide range of global IP owners. “By and large, each of these forms of IP differ in what they provide protection for, what they don’t provide protection for, how they are created, how they are ‘secured’, and what public policy interest they are meant to serve.”

Denise Mosteller, who has had over 22 years of investigation, brand management and intellectual property experience, explained, “Intellectual property is ‘intangible,’ meaning that all forms of it are recognized as ‘creations of the mind.’ The knife industry is very innovative with different knife designs and mechanisms and makers need to protect those unique aspects to ensure financial success and protect their own individual brands.”

The first “Brand Protection” article on the website “Intellectual Property 101” can be viewed at  www.AKTI.org.

Please Support Roz V

Saturday, November 16th, 2019

Roz V has been in the tactical industry for years and recently struck down from complications arising from a surgery to deal with Myasthenia Gravis, an auto-immune disease. She is currently in a coma and needs your support. Many of her friends and family have come to her aid. This post is to inform those of you who know Roz but have met yet heard about her plight.

Her close friend Angie T, who many of you also know, has created a GoFundMe campaign to help with the unexpected bills which will arise over the next few weeks. Please help.

www.gofundme.com/f/1taib4s680

Anteris Alliance announces Alliance Week 2020 Medal of Honor Sponsors and list of events – Registration Now Open!

Wednesday, November 13th, 2019

Anteris Alliance (2A): an organizational network of patriot manufacturers and service providers bonded by their dedication to support our Veterans and First Responders and their families through the manufacture and market insertion of top-quality products and services!

LAS VEGAS, NV – 19-24 JAN 2019

Emmett, ID. (November 12, 2020) – www.anterisalliance.com Anteris Alliance, LLC was founded in early 2017, after a small group of companies decided to work together to do more than they could accomplish by themselves from product demonstrations, customer events, and ultimately Veterans and First Responder support. Already, with over 60 corporate partners and counting, the mission has taken hold at every level. Whether as a manufacturer or service provider, a buyer, media, influencer, patriot or nonprofit partner there is a way for everyone to be part of this great movement!

The Alliance will host their annual Alliance Week series of events for 19-24 Jan 2020, with events to include Try & Buy, FLEOA Silent Auction and Birdman Hospitality Networking Suite! www.anterisalliance.com/alliance-week

This year’s Medal of Honor Sponsors are Fiocchi Ammunition, Heckler & Koch, TRIARC Systems and Dead Air Silencers.

This year’s Silver Star Sponsor is The Tactical Games and our Patriot Sponsors are Umarex Airguns and Walther Arms. Our Meritorious Sponsors are Obsidian Arms. Stealth Project Suppressors and Atlas Gunworks. Epoch Eyewear has stepped in as our exclusive Eyewear Sponsor. Other Notable Sponsors include Reaper Outdoors, Birdman Media, Gnat Warfare, Operator Coffee, FLEOA, The 22 Connection, Taz Fabrication, and SEAL 1 CLP.

Anteris Alliance TRY & BUY – 19 Jan – Pro Gun Vegas – 9:00am – 4:30pm: Up to 150 Patriot Owned companies with a built-in dedication to our Vets and First Responders and some awesome new product releases across several industries! Up to 60 potential shooting lanes mixed with Pistols, Rifles & Shotguns available to test and interact with their manufacturers directly. Experience exploding targets, suppression systems, and ranges up to 200 meters and so much more! Up to 150 non-shooting exhibition tables available to see including the exclusive launch of some awesome new products and services into a myriad of industries!

Anteris Alliance/Birdman Hospitality Suite – 21-24 Jan – Palazzo Hotel – daily 4:00pm-10:00pm: Throughout SHOT show, the Alliance will be hosting daily networking each evening at the completion of the show in our Venetian hospitality suite allowing our network partners to come together each evening for drinks and fellowship time. Each day we will provide a business focused course for those who would like to take part in our Alliance and sponsor group.

Alliance Week this year will be the biggest and best yet! Some exhibitor space for Sunday’s Try & Buy event, including live fire ranges are still available. Sponsorships for the entire week are also still open for purchase for interested parties at www.anterisalliance.com/alliance-week

“We had an absolute blast last Jan, with some of the best companies and brands, young and old, in the industry! We are experiencing huge continued growth as we expand exhibitor space for 2019, to over 150 spots.  Those companies looking for a way to get their products in front of the top 2A media and commercial buyers in the industry as well as Government, Law Enforcement and International have no better place to exhibit and demo their products that this event!” – stated a Board Member of Anteris Alliance.  “Our focus is to bring fun back to big events during the biggest week in the industry, with a special focus on some great young patriot owned companies bringing brand new product ideas to the forefront of the market, all while raising dollars for some awesome Veteran and First Responder charities!”

The event will feature some awesome special guests in an ever-growing list!  This event is focused on providing maximum ability for exhibitors to show their products in the best possible way to bring buyer and media interest, and really put on a fun and tangible event the media and buyer attendees can get some great content and contacts from.  In a market that is making some big changes, this event is bringing some cutting edge one of a kind products and brands to the forefront allowing attendees to see some things they will not see anywhere else.  

For those looking to exhibit or sponsor, this is the best bang for the buck especially for young companies looking to make a splash in this great industry! Incredible sponsorships also available while supplies last!  Contact us today to reserve your spot!!!!

Event questions can be directed to info@anterisalliance.com.

Interested Manufacturers, Dealers, and Individuals can visit www.anterisalliance.com for more details and follow Anteris Alliance on social media on all major platforms – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter!

Bushnell Announces Military VIP Program

Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

Military and Veteran Purchase Program Now Available on Bushnell.com

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – November 11, 2019 – Bushnell, an industry leader in high-performance optics, is pleased to announce that a new VIP Purchase Program is now available for all members of the U.S. Military.

The new Bushnell VIP Program, open to all military personnel from all branches of service – active, retired, and veterans – provides everyday discounts on any Bushnell product. Whether used for personal or duty use, the new program enables special VIP pricing for the men and women of the U.S. Military.

“It is both an honor and a privilege to be able to offer members of our U.S. military with a discount program that offers significant year-round savings on any Bushnell product,” said Vishak Sankaran, President of Bushnell. “Every day, these men and women go to extreme measures to keep our country safe and to protect the freedoms we enjoy. While we can never fully repay them for all the sacrifices they have made, we are proud to support them through our VIP Program.”

Prospective applicants can apply for the program starting November 11, 2019 by visiting www.bushnell.com/military-program. Once verified, members can immediately begin placing orders. For questions on warranty, returns, and customer service please utilize the Support tab link on www.bushnell.com. All VIP orders must be submitted online. Buyers are encouraged to review the offers’ full terms and conditions for details.

Bushnell, is one of the most recognizable and trusted names in precision hunting, tactical and recreational optics and accessories.

For more information on the new VIP Program or to view any of the company’s product, visit www.bushnell.com.

BE Meyers & Co Announces Michael Baccellieri As Latest Ambassador

Monday, November 11th, 2019

November 11, 2019 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Mr. Michael Baccellieri to its team of Brand Ambassadors. Mr. Baccellieri’s extensive expertise and years of sniper training make him an ideal fit in support of B.E. Meyers and Co.’s product line of advanced photonic solutions for the warfighter.

“I am honored and humbled to be joining the B.E. Meyers & Co. Brand Ambassador team,” said Baccellieri. “This is a company that has an unparalleled reputation in the world of military grade enablers, and has been the tip of the spear in innovation for improved application, function, and ergonomics. I am extremely excited to be a part of the B.E. Meyers & Co. family.”

Michael “Buck” Baccellieri grew up in Beaverton, Oregon and started his military career in the Oregon Army National Guard at the age of 17. He attended Basic and Advanced Individual Training (AIT), and after three years as an infantry rifleman he transitioned to the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Baccellieri served as a Scout in a Surveillance and Target Acquisition platoon at Camp Pendleton, and completed training as an Assault Climber, and a Combat Water Safety Swimmer. After four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, he transitioned back into the civilian sector where he worked as a diesel technician.

Five years later, Mr. Baccellieri returned to the Oregon Army National Guard, where he served as a sniper team leader. He finished his military career as an instructor at the Ft. Chaffee sniper school house in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. While serving in the U.S. Military, Mr. Baccellieri was deployed on five separate occasions, to various countries during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom.

“Leading up to this partnership, our team has worked with Michael on several efforts in order to ensure we are the most end-user centric defense company at the design level. Michael has been phenomenal to work with and has the respect of the industry as a true professional and Subject Matter Expert regarding precision rifle capabilities and employment,” said Matt Meyers, CEO of B.E. Meyers & Co. “He’s a good man, and thorough.”

Michael Baccellieri now works for Leupold & Stevens Inc. as the lead optics and firearms instructor for all military and law enforcement training.

www.bemeyers.com

Adams Arms – New Ownership, New Leadership, New Logo, New Location

Saturday, November 9th, 2019

Brooksville, Florida – New has become a familiar word at Adams Arms this year.  Under new ownership since May, the company has made many changes, including new leadership, new products, and now a new facility, as well as, a new logo.

To build upon their growth and new development, Adams Arms has purchased a new building in Brooksville, Florida and is currently in the process of relocating all equipment and inventory from their previous leased facility in Odessa. The move was initiated on November 1st and is expected to take approximately 2 weeks to complete. Customers with active orders could experience slight delays during this time.

“We took a comprehensive look at our products and operations and chose a new location that better fit our long-term needs,” said Jason East, Adams Arms’ President. “We are excited about this move and new opportunities. This move will better serve the needs of Adams Arms and will in turn allow Adams Arms to better serve its customer base. We continue to be committed to building products that run cleaner, cooler, and more reliable using our piston system.”

In keeping with all of the recent changes and improvements, Adams Arms has released an updated company logo and branding which will begin to roll out on products in the coming weeks. The updated branding builds on the heritage of the Adams Arms name with an eye to future innovations.

For more information about Adams Arms, the P-Series lineup, or other inquiries, email pr@adamsarms.net or visit www.AdamsArms.net.

US Department of Justice Launches Procurement Collusion Strike Force

Thursday, November 7th, 2019

The new DOJ Procurement Collusion Strike Force is a joint law enforcement effort that will combat antitrust crimes and related fraudulent schemes that impact government procurement, grant, and program funding such as price fixing.

The Strike Force consists of prosecutors from the Antitrust Division, prosecutors from a number of U.S. Attorneys’ Offices around the country, and investigators from the FBI and four major federal Offices of Inspector General.

When competitors in any given industry collude and conspire to rig bids, fix prices, or allocate markets—that is, commit criminal antitrust violations—they distort the free market and harm customers with high prices and lower quality goods and services.  This is no less true in the area of public procurement, where the customer is the government and the American taxpayer foots the bill for artificially high prices.

-Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim

The PCSF plans to work with US attorney’s offices in the Central and Eastern Districts of California; the District of Colorado; the District of Colombia; the Southern District of Florida; the Northern District of Georgia; the Northern District of Illinois; the Eastern District of Michigan; the Southern District of New York; the Southern District of Ohio; the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; the Northern District of Texas; and the Eastern District of Virginia.

Given that one out of every 10 dollars of federal spending is allocated to government contracting, the PCSF plans to attack The issue of price fixing in a two pronged effort. The first is to deter and prevent antitrust and related crimes on the front end of the procurement process through outreach and training.  The second objective is to effectively detect, investigate, and prosecute crimes that do occur through better coordination and partnership in the law enforcement and inspector general communities.

To this end, they have launched a public website featuring antitrust training materials and legal resources, as well as a citizen complaint form that members of the public can use to report suspected criminal violations affecting government procurement. 

www.justice.gov/procurement-collusion-strike-force

Peace is the Way Forward. Combat Flip Flops Launches New Logo

Friday, November 1st, 2019

Collectively, as a company, Combat Flip Flops and its mindful customers are a reflection of today’s polarized American society—we are civilians and veterans, Liberals and Conservatives, pro gun and pro gun control, men and women. But we all agree on a common mission rather than focusing on our differences. Together, we unleash the entrepreneurial good in people who live in places of conflict. Creating peaceful, forward-thinking opportunities for self-determined entrepreneurs affected by conflict. We take bold risks, create community connections, and flip the view on how wars are won. Through persistence, respect, and creativity, we empower the mindful consumer to manufacture peace. Business, Not Bullets.

“After seven years of serving mindful consumers with products made in conflict areas, we know that peace is the way forward. The new eagle carrying the olive branch represents that we forge ahead together, in peace,” said Griff, Combat Flip Flops CEO and Founder. 

Our materials, design and function continue to evolve, bringing comfort and style to the Unarmed Forces. Check ‘em out here