Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine

Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC is a regional law firm based in Shreveport, Louisiana, with a notable presence in the North Louisiana and East Texas business community. Formed in 2008 by experienced attorneys, the firm is recognized among Louisiana's leading business law and litigation practices. In 2025, the firm's Shreveport office received several "Best Law Firms" awards from Best Lawyers®, including a Regional Tier 1 ranking for Commercial Litigation and Tax Law.

The firm's patent litigation experience, based on tracked appearances, includes representing plaintiffs in disputes involving mechanical devices. The primary tracked case, Rare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Canuck Tactical LLC, involved patent infringement allegations concerning "forced reset triggers" for firearms. While the firm's general practice areas encompass commercial and product liability litigation, its specific patent litigation profile appears focused on mechanical technology.

Based on its single tracked patent litigation matter, the firm has acted as local counsel for the plaintiff. This aligns with a plaintiff-side role in the identified patent dispute. The case, Rare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Canuck Tactical LLC, saw a significant development in February 2026, when the court denied the plaintiffs' motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction against the defendant, Peak Tactical LLC d/b/a Partisan Triggers. The court found that the plaintiffs, Rare Breed Triggers Inc and ABC IP LLC, failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits for patent infringement or irreparable harm, allowing the defendant to continue selling its products as the litigation proceeds.

Information regarding Ayres, Shelton, Williams, Benson & Paine, LLC's specific practice volume or notable outcomes in PTAB or IPR proceedings is not publicly available or detailed in firm profiles. Therefore, it is not possible to comment on a notable IPR/PGR filing or defense practice at this time.

Leland H. Ayres, a founding partner, is a key attorney in the firm's litigation practice. He is primarily a trial lawyer with extensive experience in civil litigation, including business and commercial disputes and product liability claims. He served as local counsel in the aforementioned patent litigation.