ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Area 51 Products LLC, et al.
Plaintiff: ABC IP, LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.
Defendant: Area 51 Products LLC an Alabama limited liability company doing business as 3DP2A and Daniel Nicholson
Case Number: 4:2026cv01121
Filed: August 25, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Amos L Mazzant
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 25, 2026 Filing 17 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.
August 25, 2026 Filing 16 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.]
August 25, 2026 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)
August 25, 2026 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (jmb)
August 25, 2026 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)
August 25, 2026 Case assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. (jmb)
August 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.]
August 20, 2026 Filing 15 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.]
August 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 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.]
August 13, 2026 Filing 13 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.]
August 6, 2026 Filing 12 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re #1 Complaint,, (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]
August 6, 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.]
July 28, 2026 Filing 11 Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re #8 Order. (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]
July 28, 2026 Filing 10 Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by ABC IP, LLC re #8 Order. (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]
July 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 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.]
July 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 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.]
July 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 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.]
July 27, 2026 Filing 6 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.]
July 27, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE to Counsel Pro Hac Vice Admission. Sent Electronically to G. Bellamy & M. Colvin. (AM) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]
July 27, 2026 Filing 4 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.]
July 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.]
July 24, 2026 Filing 3 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.]
July 24, 2026 Filing 2 Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. (Beck, James) [Transferred from Alabama Middle on 8/25/2026.]
July 24, 2026 Filing 1 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.]

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