ABC IP, LLC. v. Bear Arms - 4:26-cv-01191

ABC IP, LLC. v. Bear Arms (Case No. 4:26-cv-01191), filed on Sep 2, 2026 in the District Court, E.D. Texas 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-01191
Filing Date
Sep 2, 2026
Cause of Action
Patent Infringement
Status
-
Court
District Court, E.D. Texas
Nature of Suit
Patent

Parties Involved

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

NameRepresented By
RBTM LLC -
Bear Arms -
ABC IP LLC -
Nathan Murrell -
Rare Breed Triggers Inc. -

Patents Involved

This case involves 4 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
-US12038247B2
-US12031784B2
-US12636403B2
-US12578159B2

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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Sep 2, 2026Case transferred in from District of Missouri Western; Case Number 6:26-cv-03338. 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. (Entered: 09/02/2026)PACER Document
Sep 2, 2026MDL CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER, CTO-CTO-11, from Jessica Birnbaum, Clerk of the Panel, transferring case to Eastern District of Texas to be included in MDL No. 3176. Signed on 09/02/2026. Case electronically transferred. (GAR) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 09/02/2026)PACER Document
Jun 12, 2026COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by David Robert Barnard on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-10116592. Service due by 9/10/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Barnard, David) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 06/12/2026)PACER Document
Jun 15, 2026NOTICE OF MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNMENT as to All Plaintiffs: All parties must file the Notice Regarding Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form consenting to or opting out of the Magistrate Judge assignment. Click here for instructions. Form due by 7/6/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (JWJ) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.]PACER Document
Jun 15, 2026Report on the filing of an action regarding patent number(s) 12,038,247; 12,031,784; 12,578,159; 12,636,403. Plaintiff(s): ABC, IP, LLC., Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., RBTM, LLC. Lead Attorney for Plaintiff(s): David Robert Barnard Stinson LLP - KC 2900 1201 Walnut St. Ste. 2900 Kansas City, MO 64106 Defendant(s): Bear Arms, Nathan Murrell The civil complaint is attached. (JWJ) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 06/15/2026)PACER Document
Jun 15, 2026SUMMONS ISSUED as to Bear Arms, Nathan Murrell. Summonses sent electronically to counsel. (JWJ) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.]PACER Document
Jun 29, 2026RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by All Plaintiffs. Bear Arms served on 6/26/2026, answer due 7/17/2026. (Barnard, David) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 06/29/2026)PACER Document
Jun 29, 2026RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by All Plaintiffs. Nathan Murrell served on 6/26/2026, answer due 7/17/2026. (Barnard, David) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 06/29/2026)PACER Document
Jul 1, 2026NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT from Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to District Judge Megan Blair Benton. Magistrate Judge David P. Rush no longer associated with this case. New case number is 6:26-cv-03338-MBB. (JWJ) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 07/01/2026)PACER Document
Aug 18, 2026ORDER. On June 29, 2026, Plaintiffs filed a return of service. Defendants' answers were due on July 17, 2026. Defendants have not filed an answer, nor has an attorney entered their appearance. As such, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs file a status report on this case on or before September 1, 2026. Signed on 8/18/2026 by District Judge Megan Blair Benton. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (TKT) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 08/18/2026)PACER Document
Aug 31, 2026NOTICE of filing RE Multidistrict Litigation Filing by ABC IP, LLC, RBTM LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Part 1, # 2 Attachment Part 2, # 3 Attachment Part 3, # 4 Attachment Part 4, # 5 Attachment Part 5, # 6 Attachment Part 6, # 7 Attachment Part 7, # 8 Attachment Part 8)(Barnard, David) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 08/31/2026)PACER Document
Sep 1, 2026STATUS REPORT by ABC IP, LLC, RBTM LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.. (Barnard, David) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 09/01/2026)PACER Document
Jun 12, 2026COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by David Robert Barnard on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-10116592. Service due by 9/10/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Barnard, David) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 06/12/2026)Attachment
Jun 12, 2026COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by David Robert Barnard on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-10116592. Service due by 9/10/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Barnard, David) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 06/12/2026)Attachment
Jun 12, 2026COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by David Robert Barnard on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-10116592. Service due by 9/10/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Barnard, David) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 06/12/2026)Attachment
Jun 12, 2026COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by David Robert Barnard on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-10116592. Service due by 9/10/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Barnard, David) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 06/12/2026)Attachment
Jun 12, 2026COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by David Robert Barnard on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-10116592. Service due by 9/10/2026 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(Barnard, David) [Transferred from Missouri Western on 9/2/2026.] (Entered: 06/12/2026)Attachment