American Outdoor Brands Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure and KastKing Fishing Tackle

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News Market Reaction – AOUT

-2.14%

-2.14% Session close to close

In the Apr 1 session, AOUT declined 2.14%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement centers on American Outdoor Brands enforcing patents behind its BUBBA multi-flex f...

Analysis

This announcement centers on American Outdoor Brands enforcing patents behind its BUBBA multi-flex fillet knife line, including technologies like the Flex-Change locking system and U.S. Patent Nos. 12,285,879 and 12,441,011. With its portfolio grown by over 50% to more than 400 active or pending patents, the company is signaling a firm stance on intellectual property. Investors may track lawsuit progress, any court rulings, and disclosures of legal expenses in future filings.

Key Figures

Patent portfolio growth: more than 50% Patent portfolio size: exceeds 400 patents Time period: 5 years +1 more

4 metrics

Patent portfolio growth more than 50% Growth in patent portfolio over the past five years

Patent portfolio size exceeds 400 patents Active or pending patents across AOB’s portfolio

Time period 5 years Period over which patent portfolio grew >50%

U.S. patent numbers 12,285,879 and 12,441,011 Patents covering BUBBA multi-flex interchangeable fillet knife products

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 12 (Negative)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Mar 12	Q3 earnings results	Negative	-6.5%	Weaker sales, margin compression and GAAP net loss for Q3 FY26.
Feb 26	Earnings call alert	Neutral	-1.5%	Announcement of timing and access details for upcoming Q3 results call.
Jan 19	App launch	Positive	-9.2%	Launch of Caldwell Clays mobile app controlling up to 10 smart launchers.
Jan 19	Product unveiling	Positive	-9.2%	Introduction of Claymore Connect clay thrower with Bluetooth and app control.
Jan 19	Platform expansion	Positive	-9.2%	Expansion of ClayCopter platform with new launchers and biodegradable targets.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent product and earnings news often saw negative price reactions, even when updates were operationally positive.

Recent Company History

Over the last six months, American Outdoor Brands has reported softer financial results, product innovations, and routine investor communications. The Q3 FY26 earnings on Mar 12 showed declining sales and margins with a -6.55% reaction. Multiple new product launches on Jan 19 coincided with a roughly -9.15% move. Against this backdrop, the current patent infringement lawsuit reinforces the company’s focus on protecting branded innovations rather than introducing new products or financial updates.

Key Terms

patent, intellectual property, forward-looking statements

3 terms

patent regulatory

"alleging that the defendants knowingly violated AOB's patent rights incorporated in the BUBBA"

A patent is a government-granted right that gives an inventor exclusive control to make, use, sell or license a specific invention for a limited time, usually in exchange for publicly describing how it works. For investors it matters because a patent can act like a time-limited lock on a product or process — reducing competition, protecting future sales or licensing income, and often increasing a company’s value, while still being defeasible, time-bound and subject to legal challenge.

intellectual property regulatory

"Protecting our intellectual property is essential not only to our business, but to"

Intellectual property are legal rights that protect creations of the mind—such as inventions, brand names, designs, software, or secret formulas—giving the owner control over who can use, copy or sell them. For investors, IP is like owning a blueprint or recipe: it can generate steady income through exclusive sales or licensing, boost a company’s competitive edge and valuation, and also create costs or risks if rights must be defended or challenged in court.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"The statements contained in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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04/01/2026 - 01:03 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: AOUT), (AOB), an innovation company that provides product solutions for outdoor enthusiasts, today filed a complaint against Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure, Inc., and KastKing Fishing Tackle, Inc., alleging that the defendants knowingly violated AOB's patent rights incorporated in the BUBBA^® multi-flex interchangeable fillet knife products. AOB filed the claim in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and seeks injunctive and monetary relief, as well as a finding of willful infringement by the defendants.

Brian Murphy, President and CEO of American Outdoor Brands, said, "We have made significant investments in engineering innovative, proprietary technologies that power our BUBBA^® multi-flex interchangeable fillet knife line. These patented designs—including our Flex-Change^® locking system—set our products apart through superior performance, durability, and precision on the water. We filed this action because we believe KastKing has deliberately copied these patented innovations and continued selling the infringing products despite repeated notice. Protecting our intellectual property is essential not only to our business, but to maintaining a fair and competitive marketplace for innovation. Over the past five years, we have grown our patent portfolio by more than 50%, and that portfolio now exceeds 400 active or pending patents. We remain committed to enforcing our patents and will take decisive action when necessary to protect the integrity of our brands and the trust our customers place in BUBBA^® and all of our products."

AOB alleges that Eposeidon began selling its KastKing Interchangeable Fillet Knife Kits without the permission or authorization of the company. AOB developed innovative technology incorporated in its BUBBA^® multi-flex interchangeable fillet knife products covered by U.S. Patent Nos. 12,285,879 and 12,441,011, with other patents pending. AOB is seeking an order that requires Eposeidon to withdraw infringing products from the market, compensates AOB for past infringement, finds Eposeidon's infringement to be willful, and awards AOB treble damages and its attorneys' fees from Eposeidon.

Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
The statements contained in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws and we intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about anticipated financial outcomes and expenditures as well as other statements about our expectations, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, are forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events and our future results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties to which forward-looking statements are subject include, among others, potential disruptions in our ability to source the materials necessary for the production of our products, disruptions and delays in the manufacture of our products, and difficulties encountered by retailers and other components of the distribution channel for our products; economic, social, political, legislative, and regulatory factors, such as the impact from changing economic policies, tariffs and supply chain constraints; the potential for product recalls, product liability, and other claims or lawsuits against us; inventory levels, both internally and in the distribution channel, in excess of demand; natural disasters, pandemics, seasonality, news events, political events, and consumer tastes; future investments for capital expenditures; our ability to introduce new products that are successful in the marketplace; interruptions of our arrangements with third-party contract manufacturers and freight carriers that disrupt our ability to fill our customers' orders; the features, quality, and performance of our products; the success of our strategies and marketing programs; lower levels of consumer spending in general and specific to our products or product categories; liquidity and anticipated cash needs and availability; increases in costs or decreases in availability of finished products, components, and raw materials; the uncertainty around tariff policies and potential recovery of tariffs paid that have been determined to be unlawful, and the potential for increased tariffs on our products, including additional tariffs that may be imposed by the current presidential administration; our ability to maintain or strengthen our brand recognition and reputation; risks associated with the distribution of our products and overall availability of labor; and other risks detailed in the "Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information," "Risk Factors" and other sections of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we disclaim any obligation and do not intend to publicly update or review any of our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About American Outdoor Brands, Inc.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: AOUT) is an innovation company that provides product solutions for outdoor enthusiasts, including hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, meat processing, outdoor cooking, and personal security and personal defense products. The Company produces innovative, high-quality products under brands including BOG^®; BUBBA^®; Caldwell^®; Crimson Trace^®; Frankford Arsenal^®; Grilla^®; Hooyman^®; Imperial^®; LaserLyte^®; Lockdown^®; MEAT! Your Maker^®; Old Timer^®; Schrade^®; Tipton^®; Uncle Henry^®; ust^®; and Wheeler^®. For more information about all the brands and products from American Outdoor Brands, Inc., visit www.aob.com.