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Case Overview and Background: ABC IP LLC v. Peak Tactical LLC et al.

This patent infringement litigation, Case No. 1:26-cv-00018, was filed on January 15, 2026, in the Wyoming District Court. The plaintiff is ABC IP LLC, and the defendants are Peak Tactical LLC et al.. While some patent tracking systems classify ABC IP LLC as an "Operating Company" in other cases, its specific business operations in the firearms industry or its primary role as a patent assertion entity are not definitively established in the readily available public records for this case. The defendants, Peak Tactical LLC et al., are alleged to infringe U.S. Patent No. 12,036,336.

U.S. Patent No. 12,036,336, titled "Firearm trigger mechanism," describes a trigger mechanism for AR-pattern firearms. It notably features a hammer, a trigger member, a disconnector, a locking member, and a "three-position" safety selector, which includes safe, standard semi-automatic, and "forced reset semi-automatic" positions. The "forced reset semi-automatic position" allows a user to pull the trigger to fire without manually releasing it after the bolt carrier reaches a substantially in-battery position. The specific accused products, services, or technologies offered by Peak Tactical LLC et al. that allegedly infringe this patent are not detailed in the initial public docket information. The case is presided over by Judge Kelly H. Rankin, with Magistrate Judge Scott P. Klosterman referred.

The choice of the Wyoming District Court as the venue for this litigation is notable, especially considering the technical nature of the patent in the firearms industry. While the District of Wyoming sees a variety of intellectual property cases, including patent infringement, specific trends or established expertise in complex firearms technology litigation within this district are not broadly documented. The assertion of a patent related to a "forced reset semi-automatic" trigger mechanism by ABC IP LLC against multiple defendants (indicated by "et al.") in the firearms industry suggests a potential broader enforcement strategy, particularly given recent regulatory and market discussions surrounding "forced reset triggers." ABC IP LLC has also filed other patent infringement cases in the District of Wyoming, including one against FRT Triggers LLC, further indicating a pattern of assertion in this space. There is no information available regarding any parallel IPR proceedings challenging the validity of U.S. Patent No. 12,036,336.

ABC IP LLC filed this patent infringement lawsuit against Peak Tactical LLC et al. on January 15, 2026, in the Wyoming District Court, Case No. 1:26-cv-00018. The complaint alleges infringement of U.S. Patent No. 12,036,336, which covers a "Firearm trigger mechanism" featuring a three-position safety selector for AR-pattern firearms, including a "forced reset semi-automatic" mode. Other patents, 12,274,807, 11,724,003, and 10,514,223, were also asserted in the complaint. The plaintiff is represented by attorneys from Fish & Richardson and Koch Law PC, while Holland & Hart LLP represents the defendants.

Key Legal Developments and Outcome:

• Filing & Initial Pleadings (2026-01-15): ABC IP LLC initiated the lawsuit by filing its complaint in the District of Wyoming. The complaint specifically accused Peak Tactical's "Disruptor" forced reset trigger assembly of infringing the asserted patents.
• Answer & Counterclaims (2026-03-24): Peak Tactical LLC filed its Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims on March 24, 2026. This 72-page document denied all infringement allegations, providing detailed technical arguments that the "Disruptor" device's kinematics do not meet the "substantially in-battery position" requirement of the asserted patent claims. Additionally, Peak Tactical counter-sued ABC IP LLC for infringing U.S. Patent No. 9,658,007, an earlier patent covering a three-position drop-in AR trigger. Peak Tactical also alleged that ABC IP's lead patent counsel violated prosecution bars in 2021 and 2022 by secretly filing new FRT patent applications shortly after those orders.
• Present Posture: The case remains active. There is no information available regarding claim construction (Markman) outcomes, discovery milestones, trial events, verdict, post-trial motions, settlement, or appeal. No parallel PTAB IPR/PGR proceedings specifically on U.S. Patent No. 12,036,336 have been identified in the available information.

The plaintiff, ABC IP LLC, is represented by several attorneys from different firms in this patent infringement case (1:26-cv-00018) in the Wyoming District Court. Co-plaintiff Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. is also represented by some of the same counsel.

Here is the breakdown of the identified counsel for the plaintiff(s):

Koch Law PC

• Travis W. Koch (Attorney for ABC IP LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.)
  • Firm Location: Unspecified in available records.
  • Note: Koch Law, P.C. is identified as Plaintiff's Counsel in this case.

Fish & Richardson P.C.

• Matt Colvin (Attorney for ABC IP LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.)
  • Firm Location: Unspecified in available records.
• Carl Edward Bruce (Attorney for ABC IP LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.)
  • Firm Location: Unspecified in available records.
• Benjamin Christoff (Attorney for ABC IP LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.)
  • Firm Location: Unspecified in available records.

Wood, Herron & Evans LLP

• Glenn D. Bellamy (Attorney for ABC IP LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.)
  • Firm Location: Unspecified in available records.

Holland & Hart LLP

• Andrew C. Orr (Attorney for ABC IP LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.)
  • Firm Location: Unspecified in available records.
• Timothy P. Getzoff (Attorney for ABC IP LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.)
  • Firm Location: Unspecified in available records.
• Jeffrey Randall Roeser (Attorney for ABC IP LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.)
  • Firm Location: Unspecified in available records.
• Jeffrey Scott Pope (Attorney for ABC IP LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.)
  • Firm Location: Unspecified in available records.
• Paul Douglas Swanson (Attorney for ABC IP LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.)
  • Firm Location: Unspecified in available records.

It is worth noting that some sources refer to "Rare Breed's lead patent counsel" in connection with allegations made by Peak Tactical in a counterclaim filed in March 2026, claiming violations of prosecution bars. While the specific individuals identified as "lead patent counsel" in that context are not explicitly named in the provided search results, it indicates the involvement of experienced patent litigators.

Additionally, in a separate case (1:2025cv00124) in the District of Wyoming, ABC IP LLC was represented by Kellie Nelson Fetter. While she is not listed in the provided docket information for the current case, it's possible there may be other attorneys involved not yet fully detailed in public records.

The following counsel are of record for the defendant(s) Peak Tactical LLC et al. in ABC IP LLC v. Peak Tactical LLC et al., Case No. 1:26-cv-00018, in the Wyoming District Court:

• Andrew C. Orr

  • Role: Counsel of Record
  • Firm: Holland & Hart LLP (likely Cheyenne or Jackson, Wyoming office, given local representation in patent cases)
  • Experience Note: Holland & Hart LLP is a firm that represents clients in intellectual property and patent litigation matters, and Andrew C. Orr is listed as counsel for Peak Tactical LLC.

• Timothy P. Getzoff

  • Role: Counsel of Record
  • Firm: Holland & Hart LLP (likely Cheyenne or Jackson, Wyoming office)
  • Experience Note: Timothy P. Getzoff is also listed as counsel for Peak Tactical LLC, indicating involvement in patent and intellectual property disputes.

• Jeffrey Randall Roeser

  • Role: Counsel of Record
  • Firm: Holland & Hart LLP (likely Cheyenne or Jackson, Wyoming office)
  • Experience Note: Jeffrey Randall Roeser appears as counsel for Peak Tactical LLC.

• Jeffrey Scott Pope

  • Role: Counsel of Record
  • Firm: Holland & Hart LLP (likely Cheyenne or Jackson, Wyoming office)
  • Experience Note: Jeffrey Scott Pope is listed as counsel for Peak Tactical LLC.

• Paul Douglas Swanson

  • Role: Counsel of Record
  • Firm: Holland & Hart LLP (likely Cheyenne or Jackson, Wyoming office)
  • Experience Note: Paul Douglas Swanson is also identified as counsel for Peak Tactical LLC in this case.

It is worth noting that a news article from March 25, 2026, mentions Peak Tactical filing an Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims, and discusses allegations related to patent prosecution misconduct by the plaintiff's counsel. This suggests active and substantial legal representation by the defense team. While the specific roles (e.g., lead counsel, local counsel) are not definitively designated in the provided snippets, the listing of multiple attorneys from Holland & Hart LLP suggests they are a primary firm representing the defendants. Holland & Hart LLP has a presence in intellectual property law. The District of Wyoming is a venue where local counsel is often preferred for patent cases, and Hathaway & Kunz is identified as Wyoming's only full-service intellectual property law firm with the ability to practice both patent prosecution and litigation, although they are not listed as appearing in this case.