ABC IP, LLC v. Area 51 Products LLC

COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with JURY DEMAND against Area 51 Products LLC & Daniel Nicholson, (Filing fee $405 receipt number AALMDC-4106186.), filed by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. 90 day Rule 4m deadline set for 10/22/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet, # 8 FORM A-120, # 9 Proposed Summons AREA 51, # 10 Proposed Summons NICHOLSON) (Beck, James) Modified on 7/27/2026 (AM). (Attachment 9 replaced on 7/27/2026 to lock down fillable pdf) (AM). [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)

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Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)

2026-07-24

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Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Glenn Dean Bellamy, (Filing fee $100 receipt number AALMDC-4106200.) by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Beck, James) Modified on 7/27/2026 to add phv name(AM). [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)

2026-07-24

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Case Assigned to District Judge Emily C. Marks and Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams. (no pdf) (AM) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

2026-07-27

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NOTICE to Counsel Pro Hac Vice Admission. Sent Electronically to G. Bellamy & M. Colvin. (AM) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

2026-07-27

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Summons Issued as to Area 51 Products LLC, Daniel Nicholson.NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Summons have been issued. Please print copies necessary for service. (AM) (Main Document 6 replaced on 7/27/2026 to reflect correct document; regenerated to counsel) (AM). [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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TEXT ORDER: Upon consideration of the motion for admission pro hac vice (doc. 3 ), and for good cause, it is ORDERED that the motion (doc. 3 ) is GRANTED, and Attorney Glenn D. Bellamy is ADMITTED pro hac vice to represent the Plaintiffs in this action. Entered by District Judge Emily C. Marks on 7/27/2026. (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

2026-07-27

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ORDER: ABC shall file an amended corporate disclosure statement which complies with the Orders of this Court on or before August 10, 2026. Signed by District Judge Emily C. Marks on 7/27/2026. (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

2026-07-27

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ORDER: To the extent that the Complaint contains a motion for preliminary injunction, that motion is DENIED without prejudice. If the Plaintiffs actually seek a preliminary injunction, a separate motion for preliminary injunction should be filed which contains legal analysis and citation to authority. Signed by District Judge Emily C. Marks on 7/27/2026. (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

2026-07-27

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (no pdf - see 1 ) (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]

2026-07-27

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Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by ABC IP, LLC re 8 Order. (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

2026-07-28

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Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re 8 Order. (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

2026-07-28

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re 1 Complaint,, (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/06/2026)

2026-08-06

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Return Receipt Cards showing service of 1 Complaint and Summons signed by (Not signed) for Area 51 Products LLC; Daniel Nicholson, served on 7/30/2026, answer due 8/20/2026. (no pdf - see 12 ; attorney used incorrect event when filing) (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]

2026-08-06

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Motion for Matthew A. Colvin to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4117032.) by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Beck, James) Modified text on 8/14/2026 (CWL). [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/13/2026)

2026-08-13

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ORDER: The motion to admit pro hac vice, (doc. 13 ), is GRANTED, and Attorney Matthew A. Colvin is ADMITTED to appear before this Court pro hac vice to represent the Plaintiffs in this action, as further set out. Signed by District Judge Emily C. Marks on 8/18/2026. (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)

2026-08-18

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NOTICE Re Multidistrict Litigation Filing by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Attachment - Part 1, # 2 Appendix Attachment - Part - 2-1, # 3 Appendix Attachment - Part - 2-2, # 4 Appendix Attachment - Part 3, # 5 Appendix Attachment - Part 4, # 6 Appendix Attachment - Part 5, # 7 Appendix Attachment - Part 6, # 8 Appendix Attachment - Part 7, # 9 Appendix Attachment - Part 8) (Beck, James) Modified text on 8/20/2026 (CWL). [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/20/2026)

2026-08-20

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Received certified copy of Conditional Transfer Order by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferring this action to United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/25/2026)

2026-08-25

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Case transferred in from District of Alabama Middle; Case Number 1:26-cv-00609. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Pursuant to LR CV-7(j), other than in a prisoner case, any motion pending in the transferor district is considered moot, has been terminated, and must be re-urged to be considered in this district. (Entered: 08/25/2026)

2026-08-25

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Case transferred to Eastern District of Texas. Electronically transferred via CM/ECF to Clerk. (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]

2026-08-25

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Clerk's New Suit Notice

2026-08-25

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

2026-08-25

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Remark

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Case: 4:26-cv-01121-ALM ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Area 51 Products LLC, et al., was filed on 8/25/2026 and assigned to Judge Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. The Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is attached. (jmb)

2026-08-25

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DEMAND for Trial by Jury by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (jmb)

2026-08-25

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Pursuant to LR CV-7(j), other than in a prisoner case, any motion pending in the transferor district is considered moot, has been terminated, and must be re-urged to be considered in this district. (jmb)

2026-08-25

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Case assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. (jmb)

2026-08-25

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Jury Demand

2026-08-25

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NOTICE of Appearance by ABC IP, LLC, RBTM LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., Lawrence DeMonico (Winterle, Bret)

2026-10-08

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NOTICE of Appearance by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., RBTM LLC (Richards, Oliver)

2026-10-08

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Daniel Nicholson

Represented By

Area 51 Products LLC

Represented By

Plaintiff

Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.

Represented By

ABC IP, LLC

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Glenn Dean Bellamy, (Filing fee $100 receipt number AALMDC-4106200.) by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Beck, James) Modified on 7/27/2026 to add phv name(AM). [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Case Assigned to District Judge Emily C. Marks and Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams. (no pdf) (AM) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

NOTICE to Counsel Pro Hac Vice Admission. Sent Electronically to G. Bellamy & M. Colvin. (AM) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

ORDER: ABC shall file an amended corporate disclosure statement which complies with the Orders of this Court on or before August 10, 2026. Signed by District Judge Emily C. Marks on 7/27/2026. (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (no pdf - see 1 ) (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]

Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by ABC IP, LLC re 8 Order. (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re 8 Order. (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re 1 Complaint,, (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/06/2026)

Return Receipt Cards showing service of 1 Complaint and Summons signed by (Not signed) for Area 51 Products LLC; Daniel Nicholson, served on 7/30/2026, answer due 8/20/2026. (no pdf - see 12 ; attorney used incorrect event when filing) (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]

Motion for Matthew A. Colvin to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4117032.) by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Beck, James) Modified text on 8/14/2026 (CWL). [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Received certified copy of Conditional Transfer Order by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferring this action to United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/25/2026)

Case transferred to Eastern District of Texas. Electronically transferred via CM/ECF to Clerk. (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]

Clerk's New Suit Notice

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Remark

Case: 4:26-cv-01121-ALM ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Area 51 Products LLC, et al., was filed on 8/25/2026 and assigned to Judge Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. The Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is attached. (jmb)

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (jmb)

Pursuant to LR CV-7(j), other than in a prisoner case, any motion pending in the transferor district is considered moot, has been terminated, and must be re-urged to be considered in this district. (jmb)

Case assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. (jmb)

Jury Demand

NOTICE of Appearance by ABC IP, LLC, RBTM LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., Lawrence DeMonico (Winterle, Bret)

NOTICE of Appearance by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., RBTM LLC (Richards, Oliver)

ABC IP, LLC v. Area 51 Products LLC

Overview

Parties

Defendant

Daniel Nicholson Follow

Represented By

Area 51 Products LLC Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. Follow

Represented By

ABC IP, LLC Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Glenn Dean Bellamy, (Filing fee $100 receipt number AALMDC-4106200.) by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Beck, James) Modified on 7/27/2026 to add phv name(AM). [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Case Assigned to District Judge Emily C. Marks and Magistrate Judge Jerusha T. Adams. (no pdf) (AM) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

NOTICE to Counsel Pro Hac Vice Admission. Sent Electronically to G. Bellamy & M. Colvin. (AM) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

ORDER: ABC shall file an amended corporate disclosure statement which complies with the Orders of this Court on or before August 10, 2026. Signed by District Judge Emily C. Marks on 7/27/2026. (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (no pdf - see 1 ) (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]

Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by ABC IP, LLC re 8 Order. (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re 8 Order. (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re 1 Complaint,, (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/06/2026)

Return Receipt Cards showing service of 1 Complaint and Summons signed by (Not signed) for Area 51 Products LLC; Daniel Nicholson, served on 7/30/2026, answer due 8/20/2026. (no pdf - see 12 ; attorney used incorrect event when filing) (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]

Motion for Matthew A. Colvin to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number AALMDC-4117032.) by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Beck, James) Modified text on 8/14/2026 (CWL). [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Received certified copy of Conditional Transfer Order by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferring this action to United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/25/2026)

Case transferred to Eastern District of Texas. Electronically transferred via CM/ECF to Clerk. (CWL) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]

Clerk's New Suit Notice

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Remark

Case: 4:26-cv-01121-ALM ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Area 51 Products LLC, et al., was filed on 8/25/2026 and assigned to Judge Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. The Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is attached. (jmb)

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (jmb)

Pursuant to LR CV-7(j), other than in a prisoner case, any motion pending in the transferor district is considered moot, has been terminated, and must be re-urged to be considered in this district. (jmb)

Case assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. (jmb)

Jury Demand

NOTICE of Appearance by ABC IP, LLC, RBTM LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., Lawrence DeMonico (Winterle, Bret)

NOTICE of Appearance by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., RBTM LLC (Richards, Oliver)

Track Case Updates

Daniel Nicholson

Area 51 Products LLC

Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.

ABC IP, LLC