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ABC IP, LLC v. Hiatt - 4:26-cv-01067

ABC IP, LLC v. Hiatt (Case No. 4:26-cv-01067), filed on Aug 14, 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-01067
Filing Date
Aug 14, 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
Larry Croft -
ABC IP, LLC -
Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. -
Brandon Hiatt -

Patents Involved

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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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Aug 14, 2026Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint filed by Larry Croft, Brandon Hiatt. Summons originally served on 7/24/2026. Agreed new answer date is 09/04/2026.(Zermay, Zachary) (Entered: 08/14/2026)PACER Document
Jul 21, 2026COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-25286503) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Patent 247, # 2 Exhibit B- Patent 784, # 3 Exhibit C- Patent 159, # 4 Exhibit D- Patent 403, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Proposed Summons, # 7 Proposed Summons, # 8 AO 120)(Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)PACER Document
Jul 21, 2026DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)PACER Document
Jul 22, 2026NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-2217-KCD-NPM. (JTM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/22/2026)PACER Document
Jul 22, 2026SUMMONS issued as to Larry Croft, Brandon Hiatt. (JTM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/22/2026)PACER Document
Jul 23, 2026Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (JTM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/23/2026)PACER Document
Jul 23, 2026NOTICE 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). (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/23/2026)PACER Document
Jul 23, 2026NOTICE TO COUNSEL Glenn D. Bellamy, Matthew Colvin 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; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JDR) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/23/2026)PACER Document
Jul 27, 2026Patent Report electronically sent to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (JTM) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)PACER Document
Jul 27, 2026RETURN of service executed on 7/24/2026 by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc as to Brandon Hiatt. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)PACER Document
Jul 27, 2026RETURN of service executed on 7/24/2026 by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc as to Larry Croft. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/27/2026)PACER Document
Jul 30, 2026CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 7/30/2026. (WRW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/30/2026)PACER Document
Jul 30, 2026NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Kevin C. Maxwell on behalf of ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc. Lead Counsel: Kevin C. Maxwell. (Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/30/2026)PACER Document
Aug 6, 2026NOTICE by ABC IP LLC, Rare Breed Triggers Inc re Multidistrict Litigation Filing (Attachments: # 1 Part 1- Motion to Transfer, # 2 Part 2- Motion to Transfer and Respond, # 3 Part 3- Motion to Transfer and Respond, # 4 Part 4- Partisan Resp, # 5 Part 5- Transfer Order 1, # 6 Part 6- CTO, # 7 Part 7- Transfer Order 2, # 8 Part 8- NOTA)(Maxwell, Kevin) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/14/2026.] (Entered: 08/06/2026)PACER Document
Aug 14, 2026Case assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. (jmb)PACER Document
Aug 14, 2026Case: 4:26-cv-01067-ALM ABC IP, LLC, et al v. Brandon Hiatt, et al., was filed on 8/14/2026 and assigned to Judge Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. The Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is attached. (jmb)PACER Document
Aug 14, 2026DEMAND for Trial by Jury by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.(jmb)PACER Document
Aug 14, 2026Unopposed Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted. Brandon Hiatt answer is now due 9/4/2026; Larry Croft answer is now due 9/4/2026. (Text entry only, no document attached.)(jmb) (Entered: 08/14/2026)PACER Document