B&T USA, LLC et al v. Surefire, LLC
| B&T USA, LLC and B&T AG |
| SUREFIRE, LLC |
| SUREFIRE, LLC, B&T USA, LLC and B&T AG |
| B&T AG, B&T USA, LLC and SUREFIRE, LLC |
| 8:2025cv01408 |
| May 30, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Thomas P Barber |
| Anthony E Porcelli |
| Patent |
| 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Declaratory Judgment |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 35 NOTICE TO COUNSEL John Todd Timmerman of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC) |
| Filing 34 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by B&T AG, B&T USA, LLC. (Long, Samuel) |
| Filing 33 Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (LD) |
| Filing 32 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Surefire, LLC with Jury Demand. filed by B&T AG, B&T USA, LLC. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by B&T AGB&T USA, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1. US Patent 7676976, #2 Exhibit 2. US Patent 8459406, #3 Exhibit 3. Sure Fire Design Mark, #4 Exhibit 4. Press Releases - Parties Agmt, #5 Exhibit 5. Press Release with Mudgett Statement, #6 Exhibit 6. Press Release Launch of Rotex-SF HUB, #7 Exhibit 7. Press Release by Sure Fire, #8 Exhibit 8. 2025-02-27 Demand Letter, #9 Exhibit 9. B&T 2025-03-04 Response, #10 Exhibit 10.2025-03-20 Follow Up Demand Letter, #11 Exhibit 11. '178 File Wrapper, #12 Exhibit 12. '971 File Wrapper, #13 Exhibit 13. US Patent 6948415, #14 Exhibit 14. '406 Patent - Notice of Allowance., #15 Exhibit 15. '406 Patent - Ex Parte Reexamination, #16 Exhibit 16. Engineering Drawings, #17 Exhibit 17. Export License, #18 Exhibit 18. Export License -Translated)(Long, Samuel) |
| Filing 31 STIPULATION for Plaintiffs to File Amended Complaint by B&T AG, B&T USA, LLC, Surefire, LLC. (Long, Samuel) |
| Filing 30 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Timmerman, John) |
Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER: The parties are directed to file the joint case management report on or before November 6, 2025. Failure to do so may result in the dismissal of this case without prejudice without further notice. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 10/30/2025. (ANL)
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| Filing 28 REPLY to #22 Counterclaim , First COUNTERCLAIM in Reply against Surefire, LLC by B&T USA, LLC, B&T AG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1. FireShot Captures - [www.thefirearmblog.com] + [www.ontargetmagazine.com], #2 Exhibit 2. FireShot Capture - [www.firearmsnews.com], #3 Exhibit 3. FireShot Capture - [theloadoutblog.com], #4 Exhibit 4. FireShot Capture - [un12magazine.com], #5 Exhibit 5. Notice of Allowance of the '406 Patent, #6 Exhibit 6. Ex Parte Reexamination of '406)(Long, Samuel) |
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Filing 27
ENDORSED ORDER: Plaintiffs' "Consent Motion for an Extension of Time for Plaintiffs to Respond to Defendant's Counterclaims" (Doc. #26) is granted. Plaintiffs may file their response to the counterclaims on or before October 24, 2025. Signed by Judge Thomas P. Barber on 9/18/2025. (EKB)
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| Filing 26 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response re #22 ANSWER and affirmative defenses and Counterclaims by B&T AG, B&T USA, LLC. (Long, Samuel) Modified on 9/19/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Samuel Alexander Long, Jr on behalf of B&T AG, B&T USA, LLC. Lead Counsel: Samuel Alexander Long, Jr. (Long, Samuel) Modified on 9/19/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 24 SECOND NOTICE TO PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (AR) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Bradley A. Chapin on behalf of Surefire, LLC. Lead Counsel: Bradley A. Chapin. (Chapin, Bradley) |
| Filing 22 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs by Surefire, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Chapin, Bradley) |
| Filing 21 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Surefire, LLC identifying Corporate Parent SureFire Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company for Surefire, LLC. (Chapin, Bradley) Modified on 9/15/2025 to edit docket text. (AR) |
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Filing 20
ENDORSED ORDER granting #17 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Bradley A. Chapin may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant Surefire, LLC. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 9/10/2025. (ARE)
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Filing 19
ENDORSED ORDER granting #16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Hani Z. Sayed may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant Surefire, LLC. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 9/10/2025. (ARE)
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER granting #15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Sarah Van Buiten may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant Surefire, LLC. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 9/10/2025. (ARE)
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| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number TPA72929 for $450) by attorney Sarah Van Buiten, Bradley A. Chapin, Hani Z. Sayed and appearing on behalf of Surefire, LLC. Related document: #17 MOTION for Bradley A. Chapin to appear pro hac vice, #15 MOTION for Sarah Van Buiten to appear pro hac vice, #16 MOTION for Hani Z. Sayed to appear pro hac vice. (MCB) |
| Filing 17 MOTION for Bradley A. Chapin to appear pro hac vice by Surefire, LLC. (MCB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 16 MOTION for Hani Z. Sayed to appear pro hac vice by Surefire, LLC. (MCB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 15 MOTION for Sarah Van Buiten to appear pro hac vice by Surefire, LLC. (MCB) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of compliance re 11 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Christina D. Trimmer by B&T AG, B&T USA, LLC (Timmerman, John) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of compliance re 10 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Samuel Alexander Long, Jr. by B&T AG, B&T USA, LLC (Timmerman, John) |
| Filing 12 WAIVER of service returned executed on 7/30/25 by B&T USA, LLC, B&T AG as to Surefire, LLC. (Timmerman, John) |
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Filing 11
ENDORSED ORDER granting #9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Christina D. Trimmer may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiffs. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 7/18/2025. (ARE)
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Filing 10
ENDORSED ORDER granting #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Samuel Alexander Long, Jr. may appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiffs. Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this order, counsel shall comply with the fee and electronic filing requirements and file a notice of compliance with said requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli on 7/18/2025. (ARE)
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| Filing 9 Unopposed MOTION for Christina Davidson Trimmer to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23608056 for $150 by B&T AG, B&T USA, LLC. (Timmerman, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 8 Unopposed MOTION for Samuel Alexander Long, Jr. to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23607994 for $150 by B&T AG, B&T USA, LLC. (Timmerman, John) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. |
| Filing 7 NOTICE TO COUNSEL of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (SRC) |
| Filing 6 Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-3, #2 Exhibit 4 Part 1, #3 Exhibit 4 Part 2, #4 Exhibit 4 Part 3, #5 Exhibit 5 Part 1, #6 Exhibit 5 Part 2, #7 Exhibit 6-7, #8 Exhibit 8-10) (LNR) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/6/2025: #9 Main Document (Patent Report)) (LNR). |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to Surefire, LLC. (LNR) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Christina Trimmer, Samuel Alexander Long, Jr. Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LNR) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LNR) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Thomas P. Barber and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. New case number: 8:25-cv-1408-TPB-AEP. (ARL) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT; Declaratory Judgment Complaint of Patent Invalidity and Noninfringement against Surefire, LLC with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23418485) filed by B&T USA, LLC, B&T AG. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - US7676976, #2 Exhibit 2 - Correspondence to B&T, #3 Exhibit 3 - SureFire Response, #4 Exhibit 4 - 178 File Wrapper, #5 Exhibit 5- 971 File Wrapper, #6 Exhibit 6 - US6948415, #7 Exhibit 7 - engineering drawings, #8 Exhibit 8 - Export License 316695, #9 Exhibit 9 - Export License Translated, #10 Exhibit 10 - Responsive email regarding SureFire, #11 Civil Cover Sheet, #12 Proposed Summons)(Timmerman, John) |
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