ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Eye Candy Custom Firearms LLC, et al.
| ABC IP LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. |
| Eye Candy Custom Firearms LLC and Paul Zonghetti |
| 4:2026cv01124 |
| August 25, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas |
| Amos L Mazzant |
| Patent |
| 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 26 Case transferred in from District of Florida Middle; Case Number 6:26-cv-01558. 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. |
| Filing 25 MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION panel order transferring case to: Eastern District of Texas. MDL case number: 3176. (JNB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| DEMAND for Trial by Jury by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (jmb) |
| Case: 4:26-cv-01124-ALM ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Eye Candy Custom Firearms 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) |
| Case assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. (jmb) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re Multidistrict Litigation Filing (Attachments: #1 Part 1- Motion to Transfer, #2 Part 2- Motion to Transfer and Respond, #3 Part 3- Motion to Transfer and Respond, #4 Part 4- Partisan Resp, #5 Part 5- Transfer Order 1, #6 Part 6- CTO, #7 Part 7- Transfer Order 2, #8 Part 8- NOTA)(Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 23 Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: #1 Complaint) (LAW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
Filing 22
ENDORSED ORDER granting #12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice provided counsel shall register for and use the Court's electronic filing system. Counsel can register for a CM/ECF login password through the website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under "CM/ECF." Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 8/4/2026. (CFG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.]
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| Filing 21 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Patent 247, #2 Exhibit B- Patent 784, #3 Exhibit C- Patent 538, #4 Exhibit D- Patent 159, #5 Exhibit E- Patent 403, #6 Exhibit F- Super Safety Document)(Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 20 NOTICE by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re 14 Order -Glenn Bellamy Special Admission Details (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
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Filing 19
ORDER. The #1 Complaint is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as a shotgun pleading. On or before August 17, 2026, Plaintiffs may file an amended complaint consistent with the directives of this Order. Failure to timely file an amended complaint may result in the closure of this action without further notice. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/2/2026. (JRI) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.]
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| Filing 18 RETURN of service executed on 7/25/2026 by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. as to Paul Zonghetti. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 17 RETURN of service executed on 7/25/2026 by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. as to Eye Candy Custom Firearms LLC. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Kevin C. Maxwell on behalf of ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. Lead Counsel: Kevin C. Maxwell. (Maxwell, Kevin) Modified text on 7/31/2026 (LAW). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
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Filing 15
ENDORSED ORDER granting #13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice provided counsel shall register for and use the Court's electronic filing system. Counsel can register for a CM/ECF login password through the website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under "CM/ECF." Additionally, future motions must comply with this Court's Local Rules, including Local Rule 1.08(a)'s typography requirements. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 7/27/2026. (CFG) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.]
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Filing 14
ENDORSED ORDER taking #12 Motion for Special Admission under advisement. On or before August 3, 2026, counsel is DIRECTED to file a notice detailing each case name, case number, the court in which the case was filed, and the date of counsel's first appearance for each case identified in the Motion on page 2. Counsel must also identify each member case of any multi-district litigation he has appeared in within the last thirty-six months in Florida state or federal courts. Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 7/27/2026. (JBS) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.]
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| Filing 13 MOTION for Matthew A. Colvin to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25305931 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Maxwell, Kevin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 12 MOTION for Glenn D. Bellamy to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25305884 for $150 by All Plaintiffs. (Maxwell, Kevin) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. Related case(s): Yes (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 10 NOTICE by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re #1 Complaint Exhibit F, inadvertently missed (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
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Filing 9
INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/22/2026. (KM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.]
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| Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Maxwell, Kevin) Modified on 7/22/2026 to edit the docket text. (RPB). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin C. Maxwell on behalf of ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 6 Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (WLB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to Eye Candy Custom Firearms LLC, and Paul Zonghetti. (WLB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Glenn D. Bellamy and Matthew Colvin of 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. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (WLB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 3 NOTICE TO ALL 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). (WLB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:26-cv-01558-PGB-RMN. (WLB) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25273054) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Patent 247, #2 Exhibit B- Patent 784, #3 Exhibit C- Patent 538, #4 Exhibit D- Patent 159, #5 Exhibit E- Patent 403, #6 Civil Cover Sheet, #7 Proposed Summons, #8 Proposed Summons, #9 Corporate Disclosure Statement, #10 AO 120)(Maxwell, Kevin) Modified on 7/20/2026 to edit docket text. INFORMED COUNSEL TO REFILE THE CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (1-9) SEPARATELY. (WLB). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/25/2026.] |
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