I have an honest question.

Is a JM Browning designed shotgun, however nicely embellished, that is built, (presumably under license), by FN actually considered a "Browning"?
I thought all "Browning's" must have "Browning" somewhere on the firearm. With Browning being a US corporate concern.

It get's a little more complex when you start to consider the status of the licensee's of the "Browning pattern".

Anyone wish to clue me in?

Out there doing it best I can.