ABC IP, LLC v. HK Parts - 4:26-cv-01045

ABC IP, LLC v. HK Parts (Case No. 4:26-cv-01045), filed on Aug 11, 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-01045
Filing Date
Aug 11, 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
HK Parts Inc -
Rare Breed Triggers -
ABC IP, LLC -

Patents Involved

This case involves 3 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
-US12578159B2
-US12031784B2
-US12038247B2

Docket Entries

The Docket Entries section provides a chronological list of all significant filings and court actions in this case.

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Mar 24, 2026AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against HK Parts, Inc. with Jury Demand. filed by ABC IP, Rare Breed Triggers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Patent No 12,038,247, # 2 Exhibit B - Patent No. 12,031,784, # 3 Exhibit C - Patent No. 12,578,159) (Smith, Timothy) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 03/24/2026)PACER Document
Mar 30, 2026Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 20 Amended Complaint, filed by Defendant HK Parts, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett. Attorney Jed H. Hansen added to party HK Parts, Inc. (pty:dft)(Hansen, Jed) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 03/30/2026)PACER Document
Mar 31, 2026ORDER granting 21 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Amended Complaint. Answer due 4/30/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 3/31/2026. (dle) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 03/31/2026)PACER Document
Apr 1, 2026MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Michael Chibib, Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5746579,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendant HK Parts, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Application, # 2 Exhibit B - Text of Proposed Order)(Hansen, Jed) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 04/01/2026)PACER Document
Apr 1, 2026MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Conor M. Civins, Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5746594,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendant HK Parts, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Application, # 2 Exhibit B - Text of Proposed Order)(Hansen, Jed) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 04/01/2026)PACER Document
Apr 2, 2026MOTION to Stay and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant HK Parts, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Text of Proposed Order) Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett.(Hansen, Jed) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 04/02/2026)PACER Document
Apr 9, 2026ORDER granting 23 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Michael Chibib for HK Parts Inc.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utah's local rules from the court's web site at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 4/9/26 (alt) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 04/09/2026)PACER Document
Apr 9, 2026ORDER granting 24 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Conor M. Civins for HK Parts Inc.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utah's local rules from the court's web site at https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 4/9/26 (alt) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 04/09/2026)PACER Document
Apr 16, 2026MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 25 MOTION to Stay and Memorandum in Support filed by Plaintiffs ABC IP, Rare Breed Triggers. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Denying HK Part's Motion to Stay)(Colvin, Matthew)[Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 04/16/2026)PACER Document
Apr 30, 2026Defendant's REPLY to Response to Motion re 25 MOTION to Stay and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant HK Parts Inc. (Hansen, Jed) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 04/30/2026)PACER Document
Apr 30, 2026ANSWER to 20 Amended Complaint, filed by HK Parts Inc.(Hansen, Jed) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 04/30/2026)PACER Document
May 5, 2026CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under FRCP 7.1 filed by Defendant HK Parts Inc. (Hansen, Jed) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 05/05/2026)PACER Document
May 13, 2026STIPULATED MOTION to Stay Case Deadlines STIPULATION TO STAY DEADLINES (JOINT) by ABC IP, Rare Breed Triggers. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Colvin, Matthew) Modified on 5/13/2026 by correcting event type, editing docket text (dle). [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 05/13/2026)PACER Document
May 14, 2026DOCKET TEXT ORDER REFERRING 32 MOTION to Stay filed by ABC IP, Rare Breed Triggers. Motions referred to Jared C. Bennett. Signed by Judge Howard C. Nielson, Jr., on 5/14/2026. (dle) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 05/14/2026)PACER Document
May 14, 2026ORDER granting 32 Motion to Stay. This case is STAYED pending the JPML's decision on centralizing related actions, including this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 5/14/2026. (dle) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 05/14/2026)PACER Document
May 14, 2026DOCKET TEXT ORDER FINDING AS MOOT 25 MOTION to Stay. The motion is moot pursuant to the filing of 32 STIPULATED MOTION to Stay Case Deadlines and 34 ORDER granting 32 Motion to Stay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 05/14/2026. (docket text order; no attached document) (jcd) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 05/14/2026)PACER Document
Aug 7, 2026TRANSFER ORDER re IN RE: RARE BREED TRIGGERS PATENT LITIGATION MDL 3176. Signed by Matthew F. Kennelly, Acting Chair of Panel on Multidistrict Litigation on 8/7/2026. (jwt) [Transferred from Utah on 8/11/2026.] (Entered: 08/07/2026)PACER Document
Aug 11, 2026Case assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. (jmb)PACER Document
Aug 11, 2026Case: 4:26-cv-01045-ALM ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. HK Parts was filed on 8/11/2026 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 11, 2026DEMAND for Trial by Jury by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers. (jmb)PACER Document