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ABC IP, LLC v. Hawkphin Sales, LLC - 4:26-cv-00015

ABC IP, LLC v. Hawkphin Sales, LLC (Case No. 4:26-cv-00015), filed on Jan 7, 2026 in the District Court, S.D. Iowa involving patent infringement. This case involves patent infringement claims between the parties. Explore details about the litigants, key filings, and major docket updates.

Case Details

Case Number
4:26-cv-00015
Filing Date
Jan 7, 2026
Cause of Action
Patent Infringement
Status
-
Court
District Court, S.D. Iowa
Nature of Suit
Patent

Parties Involved

The following parties are involved in this case, with their respective legal representatives for the case.

NameRepresented By
ABC IP, LLC -
Hawkphin Sales, LLC -
Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. -
Adam Gerleman -

Patents Involved

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Docket Entries

The Docket Entries section provides a chronological list of all significant filings and court actions in this case.

DateDocket EntryType

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Jan 7, 2026COPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARK COMPLAINT (JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) against ADAM GERLEMAN, HAWKPHIN SALES, LLC Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 405, receipt number AIASDC-5908982., filed by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. Notice of Dismissal for lack of Service deadline set for 4/7/2026. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 4/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - US10514223, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - US11724003, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - US12036336, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - US12274807, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E- US12038247, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F- US12031784, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Dee, Michael) (Entered: 01/07/2026)PACER Document
Jan 7, 2026MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Receipt Number: AIASDC-5909406 Fee paid in the amount of $100. by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Dee, Michael) (Entered: 01/07/2026)PACER Document
Jan 8, 2026Summons Issued to Counsel for Service. (Attachments: # 1 7.1 packet)(btg) (Entered: 01/08/2026)PACER Document
Jan 8, 2026REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding patent and/or trademark number(s) see complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Complaint) (btg) (Entered: 01/08/2026)PACER Document
Jan 8, 2026Set/Reset Deadlines: Corporate Disclosure Statement deadline set for plaintiff 1/29/2026. (btg)PACER Document
Jan 8, 2026TEXT ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Glenn D. Bellamy. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Stephen B. Jackson, Jr on 1/8/2026. (btg) (Entered: 01/08/2026)PACER Document
Jan 8, 2026Summons Issued to Counsel for Service. (Attachments: # 1 7.1 packet)(btg) (Entered: 01/08/2026)Attachment
Jan 7, 2026COPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARK COMPLAINT (JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) against ADAM GERLEMAN, HAWKPHIN SALES, LLC Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 405, receipt number AIASDC-5908982., filed by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. Notice of Dismissal for lack of Service deadline set for 4/7/2026. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 4/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - US10514223, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - US11724003, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - US12036336, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - US12274807, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E- US12038247, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F- US12031784, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Dee, Michael) (Entered: 01/07/2026)Attachment
Jan 7, 2026COPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARK COMPLAINT (JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) against ADAM GERLEMAN, HAWKPHIN SALES, LLC Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 405, receipt number AIASDC-5908982., filed by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. Notice of Dismissal for lack of Service deadline set for 4/7/2026. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 4/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - US10514223, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - US11724003, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - US12036336, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - US12274807, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E- US12038247, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F- US12031784, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Dee, Michael) (Entered: 01/07/2026)Attachment
Jan 7, 2026COPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARK COMPLAINT (JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) against ADAM GERLEMAN, HAWKPHIN SALES, LLC Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 405, receipt number AIASDC-5908982., filed by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. Notice of Dismissal for lack of Service deadline set for 4/7/2026. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 4/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - US10514223, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - US11724003, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - US12036336, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - US12274807, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E- US12038247, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F- US12031784, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Dee, Michael) (Entered: 01/07/2026)Attachment
Jan 7, 2026COPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARK COMPLAINT (JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) against ADAM GERLEMAN, HAWKPHIN SALES, LLC Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 405, receipt number AIASDC-5908982., filed by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. Notice of Dismissal for lack of Service deadline set for 4/7/2026. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 4/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - US10514223, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - US11724003, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - US12036336, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - US12274807, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E- US12038247, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F- US12031784, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Dee, Michael) (Entered: 01/07/2026)Attachment
Jan 7, 2026COPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARK COMPLAINT (JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) against ADAM GERLEMAN, HAWKPHIN SALES, LLC Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 405, receipt number AIASDC-5908982., filed by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. Notice of Dismissal for lack of Service deadline set for 4/7/2026. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 4/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - US10514223, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - US11724003, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - US12036336, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - US12274807, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E- US12038247, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F- US12031784, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Dee, Michael) (Entered: 01/07/2026)Attachment
Jan 7, 2026COPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARK COMPLAINT (JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) against ADAM GERLEMAN, HAWKPHIN SALES, LLC Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 405, receipt number AIASDC-5908982., filed by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. Notice of Dismissal for lack of Service deadline set for 4/7/2026. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 4/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - US10514223, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - US11724003, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - US12036336, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - US12274807, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E- US12038247, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F- US12031784, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Dee, Michael) (Entered: 01/07/2026)Attachment
Jan 7, 2026COPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARK COMPLAINT (JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) against ADAM GERLEMAN, HAWKPHIN SALES, LLC Filing fee paid in the amount of $ 405, receipt number AIASDC-5908982., filed by ABC IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.. Notice of Dismissal for lack of Service deadline set for 4/7/2026. Rule 16 Notice of Dismissal set for 4/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - US10514223, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - US11724003, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - US12036336, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - US12274807, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E- US12038247, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F- US12031784, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet)(Dee, Michael) (Entered: 01/07/2026)Attachment