ABC, IP, LLC, et al v. Optics Planet Inc.
| ABC IP LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. a Texas corporation doing business as OpticsPlanet |
| Optic Planet, Inc. doing business as OpticsPlanet |
| 4:2026cv00521 |
| May 18, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas |
| Amos L Mazzant |
| Patent |
| 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement |
| Both |
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| Filing 88 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response re #57 MOTION to Expedite Discovery filed by Optic Planet, Inc.. (Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 87 RESPONSE in Opposition re #77 OPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #53 SEALED MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Email re OpticsPlanet's EOT to June 26, #2 Proposed Order)(Colvin, Matthew) |
| Filing 86 SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE of Joinder by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Colvin, Matthew) |
ORAL ORDER granting #52 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages Ordered by Chief Judge Amos Mazzant. (No attachment) (tls)
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ORAL ORDER granting #51 Motion for Leave to File Under Seal Ordered by Chief Judge Mazzant. (No attachment) (tls)
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Filing 85
ORDER granting #74 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. The Court GRANTS the Motion and ORDERS as follows: (1) The page limit for OpticsPlanet's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Consolidated Motion for Preliminary Injunction is forty (40) pages. (2) The page limit for OpticsPlanet's Sur-Reply in opposition to Plaintiffs' Consolidated Motion for Preliminary Injunction is twenty-five (25) pages. Signed by Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant on 7/8/2026. (jmb)
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| Filing 84 REPLY to Response re #57 MOTION to Expedite Discovery filed by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Colvin, Matthew) |
| Filing 83 NOTICE OF JOINDER by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Colvin, Matthew) |
| Filing 82 RESPONSE to #80 Notice (Other) of Non-Opposition and Ripeness regarding Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Optic Planet, Inc.. (Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 81 SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response re #60 OPPOSED MOTION to Stay Preliminary Injunction Pending Resolution of Federal Circuit Appeals filed by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Colvin, Matthew) |
| Filing 80 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION AND RIPENESS REGARDING MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re #53 SEALED MOTION (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Email string)(Colvin, Matthew) |
| Filing 79 NOTICE of Correction by Optic Planet, Inc. re #78 Response in Opposition to Motion (Attachments: #1 Attachment 1 - Proposed Order)(Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 78 RESPONSE in Opposition re #57 MOTION to Expedite Discovery filed by Optic Planet, Inc.. (Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 77 OPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #53 SEALED MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Optic Planet, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Order)(Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 76 NOTICE of Non-Opposition by Optic Planet, Inc. re #51 MOTION for Leave to File (Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 75 REPLY to Response re #60 OPPOSED MOTION to Stay Preliminary Injunction Pending Resolution of Federal Circuit Appeals filed by Optic Planet, Inc.. (Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 74 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages re Opposition to #53 Plaintiffs Consolidated Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Optic Planet, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 73 NOTICE of Non-Opposition by Optic Planet, Inc. re #52 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 72 NOTICE of Correction by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. re #53 SEALED MOTION (Attachments: #1 Appendix A - Product-Price Chart, #2 Appendix B - Filing-Notice Dates)(Colvin, Matthew) |
| Filing 71 RESPONSE in Opposition re #61 OPPOSED MOTION to Hold Plaintiffs Consolidated Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Abeyance Because it Seeks Relief on Patents Not Asserted in the Operative Complaints filed by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Pltfs 6-3 Email, #2 Proposed Order)(Colvin, Matthew) |
| Filing 70 RESPONSE in Opposition re #60 OPPOSED MOTION to Stay Preliminary Injunction Pending Resolution of Federal Circuit Appeals filed by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - 26-1527_ABC v. Peak Tactical, #2 Exhibit 2 - 26-1775_ ABC v. Hoffman, #3 Proposed Order)(Colvin, Matthew) |
| Filing 69 RESPONSE in Opposition re #59 OPPOSED MOTION to Stay and Enlarge Deadlines Relating to Plaintiffs Consolidated Preliminary-Injunction Filings, Require a Structured Conferral Process, and Set a Status Conference filed by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Pltfs 6-3 Email, #2 Exhibit 2 - Pltfs 6-9 Email, #3 Proposed Order)(Colvin, Matthew) |
| Filing 68 REPLY to Response re #49 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Colvin, Matthew) |
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Filing 67
ORDER granting #64 OpticsPlanet's Unopposed Motion for a 14-Day Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Preliminary Injunction-Related Motions. The deadline for OpticsPlanet to respond under the Local Rules to the following motions is extended by fourteen days to June 26, 2026: Consolidated Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Dkt. #53 ; Consolidated Motion for Expedited Discovery, Dkt. #57 ; Motion to Seal, Dkt. #51 ; and the Motion for Excess Pages, Dkt. #52 . Signed by Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant on 6/12/2026. (jmb)
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| Reset Deadlines as to #53 SEALED MOTION, #52 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages, #57 MOTION to Expedite, #51 MOTION for Leave to File. Responses due by 6/26/2026. (jmb) |
| Filing 66 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Grace Eileen Beach on behalf of Optic Planet, Inc.. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-11596974. (Beach, Grace) |
| Filing 65 RESPONSE in Opposition re #49 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Optic Planet, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 64 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responses to Plaintiffs' Preliminary Injunction-Related Motions by Optic Planet, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 63 REDACTION Consolidated Motion for Preliminary Injunction re 4:26-md-03176-ALM Dkt. 7 by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit/Declaration of Richard J. Eichmann [REDACTED], #2 Affidavit/Declaration of Lawrence DeMonico [REDACTED], #3 Exhibit A - License Agreement [REDACTED], #4 Exhibit B - Addendum to License [REDACTED], #5 Exhibit C - ABC_RBT 2nd Add_1-20-26_538 patent [REDACTED], #6 Exhibit D - ABC_RBT 3rd Add_4-11-26 [REDACTED], #7 Exhibit E - DOJ Settlement_Agreement [PUBLIC], #8 Exhibit F - FRT-15L3 [PUBLIC], #9 Exhibit G - FRT-15L3 Flat [PUBLIC], #10 Exhibit H - FRT-15C3 [PUBLIC], #11 Exhibit I - FRT-MR3 [PUBLIC], #12 Exhibit J - FRT-MR3 Flat [PUBLIC], #13 Exhibit K - FRT-RD3_SEF [PUBLIC], #14 Exhibit L - FRT-RD3_AMBI [PUBLIC], #15 Exhibit M - C&D Ltr to 80Mills 03-31-2025 [PUBLIC], #16 Exhibit N - C&D Ltr to Deez Nutz 03-31-2025 [PUBLIC], #17 Exhibit O - C&D Ltr to Hanes Tactical 03-28-25 [PUBLIC], #18 Exhibit P - C&D Ltr to Harrison Gunworks 03-31-2025 [PUBLIC], #19 Exhibit Q - C&D Ltr to Nguyen 03-31-2025 [PUBLIC], #20 Exhibit R - C&D Ltr to Z3 Pro 04-01-2025 [PUBLIC], #21 Exhibit S - 8-9-25 C&D Ltr to AS Designs [PUBLIC], #22 Exhibit T - AS Designs Post [PUBLIC], #23 Exhibit U - RBT FB Posts with comments [PUBLIC], #24 Exhibit V - YT_3 Pos SS_AS Designs [PUBLIC], #25 Exhibit W - Comment on RBT post re SS [PUBLIC], #26 Exhibit X - RBT Insta Post 5-21-26 w comments [PUBLIC], #27 Proposed Order [PUBLIC])(Colvin, Matthew) |
| Filing 62 MDL ORDER DENYING TRANSFER AND CENTRALIZATION OF 4:26CV521. (rpc) |
| Filing 61 OPPOSED MOTION to Hold Plaintiffs Consolidated Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Abeyance Because it Seeks Relief on Patents Not Asserted in the Operative Complaints by Optic Planet, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Proposed Order)(Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 60 OPPOSED MOTION to Stay Preliminary Injunction Pending Resolution of Federal Circuit Appeals by Optic Planet, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Proposed Order)(Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 59 OPPOSED MOTION to Stay and Enlarge Deadlines Relating to Plaintiffs Consolidated Preliminary-Injunction Filings, Require a Structured Conferral Process, and Set a Status Conference by Optic Planet, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Proposed Order)(Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 58 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Scott Burow on behalf of Optic Planet, Inc. (Burow, Scott) |
| Filing 57 MOTION to Expedite Discovery by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 to Mot to Expedite, #2 Exhibit 2 to Mot to Expedite, #3 Appendix A to Mot to Expedite, #4 Appendix B to Mot to Expedite, #5 Proposed Order) (jmb) |
| Filing 56 Additional Attachments to Main Document: #55 Additional Attachments to Main Document (Cont'd.) Exhibits AA - OO TO DECLARATION OF COLVIN IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit BB to Colvin Declaration, #2 Exhibit CC to Colvin Declaration, #3 Exhibit DD to Colvin Declaration, #4 Exhibit EE to Colvin Declaration, #5 Exhibit FF to Colvin Declaration, #6 Exhibit GG to Colvin Declaration, #7 Exhibit HH to Colvin Declaration, #8 Exhibit II to Colvin Declaration, #9 Exhibit JJ to Colvin Declaration, #10 Exhibit KK to Colvin Declaration, #11 Exhibit LL to Colvin Declaration, #12 Exhibit MM to Colvin Declaration, #13 Exhibit NN to Colvin Declaration, #14 Exhibit OO to Colvin Declaration)(jmb) |
| Filing 55 Additional Attachments to Main Document: #53 SEALED MOTION Consolidated Motion for Preliminary Injunction. DECLARATION OF COLVIN IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Colvin Declaration, #2 Exhibit B to Colvin Declaration, #3 Exhibit C to Colvin Declaration, #4 Exhibit D to Colvin Declaration, #5 Exhibit E to Colvin Declaration, #6 Exhibit F to Colvin Declaration, #7 Exhibit G to Colvin Declaration, #8 Exhibit H to Colvin Declaration, #9 Exhibit I to Colvin Declaration, #10 Exhibit J to Colvin Declaration, #11 Exhibit K to Colvin Declaration, #12 Exhibit L to Colvin Declaration, #13 Exhibit M to Colvin Declaration, #14 Exhibit N to Colvin Declaration, #15 Exhibit O to Colvin Declaration, #16 Exhibit P to Colvin Declaration, #17 Exhibit Q to Colvin Declaration, #18 Exhibit R to Colvin Declaration, #19 Exhibit S to Colvin Declaration, #20 Exhibit T to Colvin Declaration, #21 Exhibit U to Colvin Declaration, #22 Exhibit V to Colvin Declaration, #23 Exhibit W to Colvin Declaration, #24 Exhibit X to Colvin Declaration, #25 Exhibit Y to Colvin Declaration, #26 Exhibit Z to Colvin Declaration)(jmb) |
| Filing 54 Additional Attachments to Main Document: #53 SEALED MOTION Consolidated Motion for Preliminary Injunction. DECLARATION OF LUETTKE IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Dec of Luettke, #2 Exhibit B to Dec of Luettke, #3 Exhibit C to Dec of Luettke, #4 Exhibit D to Dec of Luettke, #5 Exhibit E to Dec of Luettke, #6 Exhibit F to Dec of Luettke, #7 Exhibit G to Dec of Luettke, #8 Exhibit H to Dec of Luettke, #9 Exhibit I to Dec of Luettke, #10 Exhibit J to Dec of Luettke, #11 Exhibit K to Dec of Luettke, #12 Exhibit L to Dec of Luettke, #13 Exhibit M to Dec of Luettke)(jmb) |
| Filing 53 SEALED MOTION Consolidated Motion for Preliminary Injunction by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit/Declaration of Richard J. Eichmann [SEALED], #2 Affidavit/Declaration of Lawrence DeMonico [SEALED], #3 Exhibit A - License Agreement [SEALED],, #4 Exhibit B - Addendum to License [SEALED], #5 Exhibit C - ABC_RBT 2nd Add_1-20-26_538 patent [SEALED], #, #6 Exhibit D - ABC_RBT 3rd Add_4-11-26 [SEALED], #7 Exhibit E - DOJ Settlement_Agreement, #8 Exhibit F - FRT-15L3, #9 Exhibit G - FRT-15L3 Flat, #10 Exhibit H - FRT-15C3,, #11 Exhibit I - FRT-MR3, #12 Exhibit J - FRT-MR3 Flat, #13 Exhibit K - FRT-RD3_SEF, #14 Exhibit L - FRT-RD3_AMBI, #15 Exhibit M - C&D Ltr to 80Mills 03-31-2025, #16 Exhibit N - C&D Ltr to Deez Nutz 03-31-202, #17 Exhibit O - C&D Ltr to Hanes Tactical 03-28-25, #18 Exhibit P - C&D Ltr to Harrison Gunworks 03-31-2025, #19 Exhibit Q - C&D Ltr to Nguyen 03-31-2025, #20 Exhibit R - C&D Ltr to Z3 Pro 04-01-202, #21 Exhibit S - 8-9-25 C&D Ltr to AS Designs, #22 Exhibit T - AS Designs Post, #23 Exhibit U - RBT FB Posts with comments, #24 Exhibit V - YT_3 Pos SS_AS Designs, #25 Exhibit W - Comment on RBT post re SS, #26 Exhibit X - RBT Insta Post 5-21-26 w comments, #27 Proposed Order)(jmb) |
| Filing 52 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(jmb) |
| Filing 51 MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (jmb) |
| Filing 50 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Optic Planet, Inc., filed by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 247 Patent, #2 Exhibit B - 784 Patent, #3 Exhibit C - 538 Patent, #4 Exhibit D - 159 Patent, #5 Exhibit E - 223 Patent, #6 Exhibit F - 003 Patent, #7 Exhibit G - 336 Patent, #8 Exhibit H - 807 Patent, #9 Exhibit I - 403 Patent, #10 Exhibit J - Super Safety Guide)(Colvin, Matthew) |
| Filing 49 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proposed Order)(Colvin, Matthew) |
| Filing 48 Case transferred in from District of Illinois Northern; Case Number 1:26-cv-01072. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. Pursuant to LR CV-7(j), other than in a prisoner case, any motion pending in the transferor district is considered moot, has been terminated, and must be re-urged to be considered in this district. |
| Note: Pursuant to Local Rule CV 7(j), any motions pending in another federal or state court made by any party will be considered moot at the time of transfer or removal unless they are re-urged in this court. (jmb) |
| Case assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. (jmb) |
| Filing 47 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain: This case having been terminated, the referral in this case is hereby closed. (pk, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 46 TRANSFERRED to the Eastern District of Texas, Milwaukee the electronic record. (jxm, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 45 CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER from MDL Panel transferring case to Eastern District of Texas. Signed by the Unassigned on 5/1/2026. Mailed notice. (jxm, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 44 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain: In light of the District Judge's order granting a stay [42, 43], the current discovery schedule and the 06/01/2026 joint status report date before Judge McShain #34 are stricken. (pk, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
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Filing 43
ORDER Granting Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion to Stay and Extend Time on Case Deadlines Pending Decision on This Motion. Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 4/28/2026. Mailed notice. (ym) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.]
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| Filing 42 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 4/27/2026. There being no objections, plaintiffs' emergency motion to stay and to extend time on case deadline pending decision on motion #38 is granted. Enter Order. An in-person status hearing is set for 6/30/2026 at 9:45 AM. If the matter is moved pursuant to the order from the JPML, the Court will strike the status. Mailed notice. (ym) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 41 RESPONSE by Optic Planet, Incin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiffs ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. to stay AND TO EXTEND TIME ON CASE DEADLINES PENDING DECISION ON THIS MOTION Presented before District Judge #38 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F)(Shull, Jason) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 40 EMERGENCY NOTICE of Motion by Matthew A Colvin for presentment of motion to stay #38 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 4/27/2026 at 10:00 AM. (Colvin, Matthew) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 39 MEMORANDUM by ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. in support of motion to stay #38 [EMERGENCY] (Attachments: #1 Appendix A, #2 Appendix B, #3 Exhibit 1, #4 Exhibit 2, #5 Exhibit 3, #6 Exhibit 4, #7 Exhibit 5, #8 Exhibit 6, #9 Exhibit 7, #10 Exhibit 8, #11 Exhibit 9, #12 Text of Proposed Order Granting Emergency Motion to Stay)(Colvin, Matthew) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 38 MOTION by Plaintiffs ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. to stay AND TO EXTEND TIME ON CASE DEADLINES PENDING DECISION ON THIS MOTION Presented before District Judge (Colvin, Matthew) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 37 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Attorney Glenn D. Bellamy's motion for leave to appear pro hac vice #35 is granted. Counsel of record is reminded that pro hac vice motions are to be presented before the District Judge. The matter is referred to the Magistrate Judge for discovery and settlement matters. Mailed notice. (ym) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 36 ANSWER to amended complaint by Optic Planet, Inc(Shull, Jason) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 35 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. by Glenn D. Bellamy; Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-24927123. Presented before Magistrate Judge (Bellamy, Glenn) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 34 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Heather K. McShain: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge McShain for discovery supervision (with authority to set/adjust discovery deadlines), to set dates for joining other parties and amending the pleadings, and for settlement #32 . The Court has reviewed the parties' initial status report #24 and the District Judge's minute entry of 03/30/2026 #31 . In the exercise of its broad discretion to manage discovery and considering plaintiffs' counsel's representation that the parties are moving forward with discovery #31 , the Court declines to defer setting a discovery schedule and will enter the schedule proposed by defendant: all fact discovery to be completed by 10/09/2026, and a schedule for expert discovery will be set closer to the end of fact discovery. Either side may move to adjust the schedule, if appropriate and after conferring with opposing counsel, based on the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation's anticipated ruling on the motion to centralize this and related cases. The undersigned declines to set the proposed patent-specific case management deadlines contained in the initial status report, see #24 5, as those matters are beyond the scope of the referral. Because a discovery schedule has been set, the Court expects the parties to proceed with discovery unless they move for and obtain a stay of discovery. If a dispute over discovery arises, the parties must review and comply with Judge McShain's standing order on discovery motions (available on the Court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov by selecting the link for Magistrate Judge McShain and then the link for "Discovery Motion Requirements"). A joint status report is due before Judge McShain on 06/01/2026 to update the Court on: (a) the progress of discovery; (b) proposed dates for amending the pleadings and joining additional parties, if necessary; (c) the status of settlement discussions, if any; and (d) any other issues the parties wish to raise with the Court. The parties may contact chambers at any time (by email to [email protected]) if they would like the Court's assistance with settlement. (pk, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 33 AMENDED complaint by ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. against All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 12038247, #2 Exhibit B - 12031784, #3 Exhibit C - 12529538, #4 Exhibit D - 12578159, #5 Exhibit E - 10514223, #6 Exhibit F - 11724002, #7 Exhibit G - 12036336, #8 Exhibit H - 12274807, #9 Exhibit I - Super Safety Guide)(Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 32 Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Heather K. McShain for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision and settlement conference. Mailed notice. (ym) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 31 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Status hearing held on 3/30/2026. Counsel for plaintiffs reported that the parties are moving forward with discovery and counsel expects that the JPML will be entering a ruling within the next two weeks. Case is referred to a Magistrate Judge McShain for discovery supervision and settlement. Judge McShain has authority to set/adjust discovery deadlines and, within the timeline mandated by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16(b)(2), is directed to set deadlines by which to join other parties and amend the pleadings. An in-person status hearing is set for 6/22/2026 at 9:45 AM. Mailed notice. (ym) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Plaintiffs' motion for leave to file amended complaint #23 is granted. Counsel for plaintiffs shall electronically file the amended complaint as a separate docket entry on the case docket. Mailed notice. (ym) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 29 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Optic Planet, Inc by Alexander Jay Bruening (Bruening, Alexander) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 28 Verification of Consent to Amend Complaint by ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Hoffman ISO Verification of Consent to Amend Complaint, #2 Exhibit A to Declaration of Hoffman, #3 Exhibit B to Declaration of Hoffman)(Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This Court is in receipt of an "unopposed" motion to file an amended complaint, as the deadline to amend as of right elapsed on March 16, 2026. Although there is a statement saying that Defendant sent written confirmation that they consented to the request, no such documentation was attached. The Court orders the parties to submit verification of Defendant's consent within 3 days of this order. If no verification is filed, the Court will evaluate whether it is appropriate for it to grant leave under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a)(2). Additionally, Plaintiff filed a motion to vacate the initial status hearing for scheduled for 3/30/2026 #25 , claiming that their most recent status report addresses every matter to be discussed at the hearing. The Court denies their motion. The parties must appear in-person before the Court to discuss the status of their case with the Court. Mailed notice. (ym) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 26 RESPONSE by Optic Planet, Incin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiffs ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. to vacate March 30, 2026 Status Hearing #25 (Shull, Jason) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 25 MOTION by Plaintiffs ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. to vacate March 30, 2026 Status Hearing (Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 24 STATUS Report (JOINT INITIAL) by ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. (Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 23 MOTION by Plaintiffs ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. for leave to file AMENDED COMPLAINT (UNOPPOSED) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Amended Complaint), #2 Exhibit A to Amended Complaint, #3 Exhibit B to Amended Complaint, #4 Exhibit C to Amended Complaint, #5 Exhibit D to Amended Complaint, #6 Exhibit E to Amended Complaint, #7 Exhibit F to Amended Complaint, #8 Exhibit G to Amended Complaint, #9 Exhibit H to Amended Complaint, #10 Exhibit I to Amended Complaint)(Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 22 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. (Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 21 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Optic Planet, Inc (Shull, Jason) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 20 ANSWER to Complaint by Optic Planet, Inc(Shull, Jason) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 19 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Optic Planet, Inc by Jason S Shull (Shull, Jason) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Attorney Carl E. Bruce's motion for leave to appear pro hac vice #17 is granted. Mailed notice. (ym) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 17 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. by Carl E. Bruce; Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-24752525. (Bruce, Carl) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Attorneys Matthew A. Colvin and Benjamin J. Christoff's motions for leave to appear pro hac vice #14 , #15 are granted. Mailed notice. (ym) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 15 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. by Benjamin J. Christoff; Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-24746679. (Christoff, Benjamin) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 14 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. by Matthew A Colvin; Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-24738930. (Colvin, Matthew) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 13 NOTICE by ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. RE MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION FILING (Attachments: #1 Attachment - Part 1 - Mot to Transfer and Resp, #2 Attachment - Part 2 - Mot to Transfer and Resp, #3 Attachment - Part 3 - Mot to Transfer and Resp, #4 Attachment - Part 4 - Partisan Resp, #5 Attachment - Part 5 - Not of Potential Tag-Alongs, #6 Exhibit 1 to Attachment - Part 5, #7 Exhibit 2 to Attachment - Part 5, #8 Exhibit 3 to Attachment - Part 5, #9 Exhibit 4 to Attachment - Part 5, #10 Exhibit 5 to Attachment - Part 5, #11 Exhibit 6 to Attachment - Part 5, #12 Exhibit 7 to Attachment - Part 5, #13 Exhibit 8 to Attachment - Part 5, #14 Exhibit 9 to Attachment - Part 5)(Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 12 CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiffs ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. regarding summons issued (court participant) #11 (Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 11 SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant Optic Planet, Inc (axk, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Status hearing is set for 3/30/2026 at 10:15 AM as an in-person hearing. Plaintiff(s) is directed to advise the defendant(s) of the status hearing forthwith. The parties are directed to meet and discuss the status of the case. The parties are to file a joint status report in the format described on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov at least 3 business days prior to the status. The parties are directed to discuss settlement, and whether they consent to proceed before the Magistrate Judge. If the parties agree to consent jurisdiction before the Magistrate Judge, all parties must sign the consent form and electronically file the signed form on the case docket. The court encourages the parties to review this court's website for its standing orders prior to contacting chambers. Mailed notice. (ym) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 9 SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) OPTICS PLANET, INC. d/b/a OPTICSPLANET by Plaintiffs ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. (Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 8 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by ABC, IP, LLC (Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 7 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. (Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 6 MAILED Patent report to Patent Trademark Office, Alexandria VA. (qrtr, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached #Consent To# form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (axm, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Heather K. McShain. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1). (axm, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 5 NOTICE by ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. re complaint, #1 NOTICE OF FILING REPORT ON THE FILING OF ANY ACTION REGARDING A PATENT OR TRADEMARK (AO 120) (Attachments: #1 Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding a Patent or Trademark)(Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 4 SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) OPTICS PLANET, INC. d/b/a OPTICSPLANET by Plaintiffs ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. (Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC. by Jory M Hoffman (Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed by ABC, IP, LLC, RARE BREED TRIGGERS, INC.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24661095. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - 12,038,247, #2 Exhibit B - 12,031,784, #3 Exhibit C - 10,514,223, #4 Exhibit D - 11,724,003, #5 Exhibit E - 12,036,336, #6 Exhibit F - 12,274,807)(Hoffman, Jory) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] |
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