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B&T USA, LLC et al v. Surefire, LLC - 8:2025cv01408

Explore the details of the B&T USA, LLC et al v. Surefire, LLC case under case number 8:2025cv01408 . Review key information about the parties involved, the patents in question, and the docket entries.

Case Details

Case Number
8:2025cv01408
Filing Date
May 30, 2025
Cause of Action
-
Status
OPEN
Case Link
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Nature of Suit
830

Plaintiffs

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

CompanyRepresented By
B&T AG
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
101 South Tyron Street
B&T USA, LLC
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
101 South Tyron Street

Defendants

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

CompanyRepresented By
Surefire, LLC -

Patents Involved in the Case

This case involves 2 patents, each of which is central to the dispute. These patents may be subject to claims of infringement, challenges to their validity, or other issues concerning their scope and enforcement.

Application NumberPatent Number
10703971US6948415
11171178US7676976

Docket Entries

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DateDocket EntryType

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Jul 1, 2025NOTICE TO COUNSEL of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (SRC) (Entered: 07/01/2025)NOTICE TO COUNSEL
Jun 5, 2025Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-3, # 2 Exhibit 4 Part 1, # 3 Exhibit 4 Part 2, # 4 Exhibit 4 Part 3, # 5 Exhibit 5 Part 1, # 6 Exhibit 5 Part 2, # 7 Exhibit 6-7, # 8 Exhibit 8-10) (LNR) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/6/2025: # 9 Main Document (Patent Report)) (LNR). (Entered: 06/05/2025)-
Jun 3, 2025SUMMONS issued as to Surefire, LLC. (LNR) (Entered: 06/03/2025)SUMMONS
Jun 3, 2025NOTICE TO COUNSEL Christina Trimmer, Samuel Alexander Long, Jr. 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; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LNR) (Entered: 06/03/2025)NOTICE TO COUNSEL
Jun 3, 2025NOTICE 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). (LNR) (Entered: 06/03/2025)NOTICE
Jun 2, 2025 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Thomas P. Barber and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. New case number: 8:25-cv-1408-TPB-AEP. (ARL) (Entered: 06/02/2025)NEW CASE ASSIGNED
May 30, 2025COMPLAINT; Declaratory Judgment Complaint of Patent Invalidity and Noninfringement against Surefire, LLC with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23418485) filed by B&T USA, LLC, B&T AG. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - US7676976, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Correspondence to B&T, # 3 Exhibit 3 - SureFire Response, # 4 Exhibit 4 - 178 File Wrapper, # 5 Exhibit 5- 971 File Wrapper, # 6 Exhibit 6 - US6948415, # 7 Exhibit 7 - engineering drawings, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Export License 316695, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Export License Translated, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Responsive email regarding SureFire, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet, # 12 Proposed Summons)(Timmerman, John) (Entered: 05/30/2025)COMPLAINT