Assignment history

Inventors

• Michael Garel: Alpha Modus Corp.
• Jim Wang: Alpha Modus Corp.

At the time of filing (April 1, 2020), both inventors were associated with Alpha Modus Corp., the original assignee. There is no indication of their departure within 12 months of filing based on the provided information.

Original assignee

The original assignee named on the issued patent is Alpha Modus Corp.

Based on the patent text, Alpha Modus Corp. developed and provides a system for monitoring and analyzing consumer purchasing behavior in real-time, suggesting they are an operating company that shipped a product embodying the claims. The primary line of business appears to be retail analytics and customer engagement solutions.

As of today's date (June 1, 2026), Alpha Modus Corp. appears to be an active operating company, as it is actively asserting the patent in multiple infringement lawsuits.

Assignment timeline

A search of the USPTO Assignment Center for patent number 11301880 reveals the following assignment records:

• 2021-05-17 (executed) / recorded 2021-05-17 — Reel 056976/0126

  • Conveyance: Assignment of Assignors Interest
  • Assignor: GAREL, MICHAEL; WANG, JIM
  • Assignee: EYEQ INC.
  • Correspondent: MICHAEL GAREL, 201 W NORTH ST UNIT B, RALEIGH, NC 27603. This correspondent also appears in the subsequent assignment.
  • Context: Transfer of inventor's interest to an entity.

• 2021-05-17 (executed) / recorded 2021-05-17 — Reel 056976/0125

  • Conveyance: Assignment of Assignors Interest
  • Assignor: EYEQ INC.
  • Assignee: ALPHA MODUS, CORP.
  • Correspondent: MICHAEL GAREL, 201 W NORTH ST UNIT B, RALEIGH, NC 27603. This correspondent also appears in the preceding assignment.
  • Context: Transfer from an intermediate entity back to Alpha Modus, Corp.

• 2025-02-10 (executed) / recorded 2025-02-10 — Reel 064219/0781

  • Conveyance: Security Interest
  • Assignor: ALPHA MODUS, CORP.
  • Assignee: STREETERVILLE CAPITAL, LLC
  • Correspondent: MARK A. GOODMAN, 1146 N. CENTRAL AVE., GLENDALE, CA 91202.
  • Context: Securitization of the patent.

• 2025-07-31 (executed) / recorded 2025-07-31 — Reel 064975/0369

  • Conveyance: Release by Secured Party
  • Assignor: STREETERVILLE CAPITAL, LLC
  • Assignee: ALPHA MODUS, CORP.
  • Correspondent: MARK A. GOODMAN, 1146 N. CENTRAL AVE., GLENDALE, CA 91202. This correspondent also appears in the preceding security interest.
  • Context: Release of the security interest, returning full rights to Alpha Modus, Corp.

Timeline diagram

timeline
    title Ownership of US 11301880
    2020 : Filed by Alpha Modus Corp
    2021 : Inventors assign to EYEQ INC.
         : EYEQ INC. assigns to Alpha Modus Corp
    2022 : Issued
    2025 : Security interest to Streeterville Capital
         : Security interest released to Alpha Modus

NPE / troll-pattern signals

1. Shell-entity transfer — Not present. While EYEQ INC. appears as an intermediate assignee, it immediately transferred the patent back to Alpha Modus Corp. on the same day, suggesting an internal processing step rather than a permanent transfer to a shell for licensing. Alpha Modus Corp. itself has a public profile and describes developing and licensing data-driven technologies to enhance consumers' in-store digital experience, including physical products like kiosks.
2. Known asserter in the chain — Not present. Alpha Modus Corp. is actively asserting its patents, but it appears to be an operating company with products and services in the retail AI and fintech space. None of the listed assignees match known public NPE lists.
3. Repeat correspondent across the chain — Present. Michael Garel (an inventor and likely principal of Alpha Modus Corp.) is listed as the correspondent for both assignments in reel 056976. Mark A. Goodman is the correspondent for both reel 064219 and reel 064975.
4. Cascading transfers — Not present. The transfers in 2021 (reel 056976) occurred on the same day, indicating an internal process rather than a rapid chain of ownership changes to unrelated entities. The 2025 transfers were a security interest and its release.
5. Pre-litigation transfer — Not present. The patent was issued on April 12, 2022. The first listed litigation case in the provided summary was filed in September 2024. The assignments closest to this date are the security interest (executed and recorded February 10, 2025) and its release (executed and recorded July 31, 2025), which occurred after the initial litigation started.
6. Bankruptcy fire-sale — Not present. There is no indication of Alpha Modus Corp. undergoing bankruptcy proceedings.
7. Privateering — Unclear. While Alpha Modus Corp. is an operating company asserting its patent, the nature of its relationship with potential licensees or partners is not fully disclosed to determine if privateering arrangements exist. Alpha Modus does mention licensing as part of its business model.
8. Defensive aggregator (anti-NPE) — Not present. The chain ends with Alpha Modus Corp., which is actively asserting the patent.

Verdict

Operating-company assertion.
Alpha Modus Corp. appears to be a practicing entity developing and licensing AI-driven retail technology and services, including physical kiosks, and is actively enforcing its intellectual property against competitors. The assignment records show transfers related to inventor rights and a security interest, not a clear divestment to a shell entity for pure licensing.

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