ABC IP, LLC et al. v. AESIR LLC et al
Case Overview
Case Name: ABC IP, LLC et al. v. AESIR LLC et al.
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Maine (Bangor Division)
Case Number: 1:26-cv-00375-JAW
Filing Date: July 22, 2026
Plaintiffs: ABC IP, LLC; Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.; and RBTM LLC
Defendants: AESIR LLC (d/b/a Reset Ninja); William Barnet; and Chad Garceau
Nature of Action: Civil lawsuit alleging willful patent infringement, trademark infringement, false designation of origin, and unfair competition with a demand for a jury trial.
Executive Summary
Plaintiffs ABC IP, LLC (the patent owner), Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (the exclusive licensee), and RBTM LLC have filed a multi-count lawsuit against Maine-based AESIR LLC (doing business as Reset Ninja) and its corporate owners, William Barnet and Chad Garceau. The federal complaint alleges that the Defendants are actively manufacturing, advertising, offering for sale, and selling unauthorized products—specifically the (3-Position) Super Safety and the (3-Position) Kabuto forced reset trigger assemblies.
Plaintiffs contend that these products directly infringe upon their intellectual property portfolio protecting “forced reset trigger” (FRT) firearm innovations. Furthermore, the suit alleges that the Defendants are wrongfully trading on the market goodwill of the registered “FRT” trademark and its variations to mislead consumers. Because the Defendants reportedly continued marketing these systems despite knowledge of the relevant legal protections, the Plaintiffs are accusing them of willful infringement, seeking enhanced damages and injunctive relief.
The Technology in Dispute
The lawsuit centers on advanced firearm trigger engineering—specifically the mechanical transition from standard semi-automatic mechanisms to patented forced reset trigger (FRT) assemblies:
- Standard Semi-Automatic Trigger: Relies on a traditional disconnector mechanism. When a round is fired, the user must manually release rearward finger pressure on the trigger so the disconnector can hand the hammer back off to the main trigger sear before the firearm can be discharged again.
- Forced Reset Mechanism (The Patented Invention): Eliminates the necessity of traditional disconnector dependency during accelerated sequences. Instead, it utilizes specialized cams, levers, or locking structures cycled directly by the firearm’s reciprocating bolt carrier. This mechanically forces the trigger forward into its set reset position during the action cycle, allowing for an accelerated, highly efficient firing sequence.
Breakdown of Infringement Claims
Patent Infringement (Counts I – V)
The complaint asserts that AESIR LLC’s product offerings (sold via resetninja.com and associated social media channels) infringe upon five distinct U.S. Patents owned by ABC IP, LLC:
| Count | Asserted Patent | Technical / Mechanical Focus of Claim |
| Count I | U.S. Patent No. 12,038,247 | Overarching dual-mode trigger utilizing a moving cam lobe to physically force the trigger member back into its set position during cycle operations. |
| Count II | U.S. Patent No. 12,031,784 | Extended trigger locking device featuring an upwardly extending deflectable lever arm actuated by direct contact with the cycling bolt carrier. |
| Count III | U.S. Patent No. 12,529,538 | Multi-mode safety selector mechanism featuring specific longitudinal slots, cams, and bottom-side recess geometry to alter trigger tail movement. |
| Count IV | U.S. Patent No. 12,578,159 | Device for accelerating firing sequences utilizing multi-mode operations (standard vs. forced reset) and specific internal sear surface interactions. |
| Count V | U.S. Patent No. 12,636,403 | Structural claim focusing on the physical interaction profiles and timing between hammer hooks, trigger members, disconnectors, and safety selectors. |
Trademark & Unfair Competition Infringement (Counts VI – VIII)
- Federal Trademark Infringement (Count VI): Highlights the unauthorized use of the registered “FRT” trademark and its variants (such as FRT-15, FRT-22, and FRT-47). The Defendants are accused of marketing third-party components using Rare Breed’s exact branding (e.g., advertising kits for “RB Style FRT”) to capitalize on its market footprint.
- False Designation of Origin (Count VII): Asserts that the retail marketing tactics are highly likely to confuse consumers into falsely believing that the inventory sold by Reset Ninja originates from, is endorsed by, or is affiliated with Rare Breed Triggers.
- Common Law Trademark Infringement & Unfair Competition (Count VIII): Alleges that Defendants’ unauthorized commercial use of the FRT mark constitutes common law trademark infringement and unfair competition by exploiting Rare Breed’s long-standing consumer goodwill.
Remedy & Relief Sought
The Plaintiffs claim severe, ongoing economic and reputational harm due to these unauthorized sales and deceptive branding practices. They are requesting that the federal court grant the following relief:
- Injunctions: Both preliminary and permanent injunctions to immediately halt AESIR LLC and its principals from manufacturing, importing, advertising, or selling the Super Safety, Kabuto, or any aftermarket components bearing or infringing the FRT marks or Asserted Patents.
- Damages & Disgorgement: Full financial compensation for lost retail profits or reasonable royalties resulting from patent infringement, alongside the disgorgement of all profits pocketed from trademark violations.
- Punitive Multipliers: Asking the court to treble (triple) the final calculated damages due to the “egregious and willful” nature of the patent and trademark infringement.
- Legal Fees & Destruction of Materials: A declaration that this constitutes an “exceptional case” under federal law, requiring the Defendants to pay all of the Plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees and costs, as well as an order for the destruction of all infringing marketing and promotional materials.
