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ABC IP, LLC v. Kline - 4:26-cv-00958

ABC IP, LLC v. Kline (Case No. 4:26-cv-00958), filed on Jul 29, 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-00958
Filing Date
Jul 29, 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
ABC IP, LLC -
Rare Breed Triggers , Inc. -
Jesse T. Kline -

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.

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Oct 28, 2025TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 9 MOTION to Dismiss. Responses due by 11/4/2025. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER SHALL ISSUE ON THIS MOTION. Signed by District Judge Carlton W. Reeves on 10/28/2025. (rg) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.]PACER Document
Nov 6, 2025TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 9 MOTION to Dismiss; and granting 16 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Reply due by 11/18/2025. Movant's original and rebuttal memorandum briefs, in support of Movant's 9 MOTION to Dismiss, together may not exceed a total of 50 pages. NO FURTHER WRITTEN ORDER SHALL ISSUE ON THESE MOTIONS. Signed by District Judge Carlton W. Reeves on 11/06/2025. (rg) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.]PACER Document
Nov 10, 2025TEXT-ONLY ORDER taking under advisement 17 Motion for Leave to File. Upon completion of the briefing regarding 9 Defendant's Special Appearance MOTION to Dismiss, the Court will determine whether oral argument or an evidentiary hearing is necessary to resolve facts regarding Defendant's domicile at the time the Complaint was filed. Signed by District Judge Carlton W. Reeves on 11/10/2025. (rg) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.]PACER Document
Jan 16, 2026DOCKET ANNOTATION as to # 24 : Attorney is advised to include the case number and judge assignment of 3:25-cv-454-CWR-ASH on future filed pleadings. (cwl) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.]PACER Document
Feb 6, 2026Pro Hac Vice fee paid for Carl E. Bruce receipt number AMSSDC-5896609 $ 100 (Ellis, David) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.]PACER Document
Feb 10, 2026TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 28 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; granting 31 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. That Attorneys Matthew A. Colvin, Carl E. Bruce and Ben Christoff be admitted pro hac vice in this case on behalf of Plaintiffs in association with local counsel conditioned upon completion of the registration procedures found on the Court's website and at the following link: https://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-page. No further written order shall issue from the Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew S. Harris on 2/10/2026. (JEJ) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.]PACER Document
Jul 29, 2026Notified IT Department to electronically transfer case to the Eastern District of Texas. (CDS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.]PACER Document
Jul 29, 2026Case assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. (jmb)PACER Document
Jul 29, 2026Case: 4:26-cv-00958-ALM ABC IP, LLC, et al., v. Kline was filed on 7/29/2026 and assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. The Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge form is provided via hyperlink. (jmb)PACER Document
Jul 29, 2026DEMAND for Trial by Jury by ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (jmb)PACER Document
Nov 18, 2025Defendant's REPLY Memorandum in Support of 9 MOTION to Dismiss re 13 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Jesse T. Kline. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Jesse T. Kline in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Voter Information, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Voter Registration Info, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Utah Vehicle Info, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Utah Motor Vehicle Portal, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Illinois Liability Company Act, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Business Entity Search)(CDS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.] (Entered: 11/18/2025)Attachment
Nov 18, 2025Defendant's REPLY Memorandum in Support of 9 MOTION to Dismiss re 13 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Jesse T. Kline. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Jesse T. Kline in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Voter Information, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Voter Registration Info, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Utah Vehicle Info, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Utah Motor Vehicle Portal, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Illinois Liability Company Act, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Business Entity Search)(CDS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.] (Entered: 11/18/2025)Attachment
Nov 18, 2025Defendant's REPLY Memorandum in Support of 9 MOTION to Dismiss re 13 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Jesse T. Kline. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Jesse T. Kline in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Voter Information, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Voter Registration Info, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Utah Vehicle Info, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Utah Motor Vehicle Portal, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Illinois Liability Company Act, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Business Entity Search)(CDS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.] (Entered: 11/18/2025)Attachment
Nov 18, 2025Defendant's REPLY Memorandum in Support of 9 MOTION to Dismiss re 13 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Jesse T. Kline. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Jesse T. Kline in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Voter Information, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Voter Registration Info, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Utah Vehicle Info, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Utah Motor Vehicle Portal, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Illinois Liability Company Act, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Business Entity Search)(CDS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.] (Entered: 11/18/2025)Attachment
Nov 18, 2025Defendant's REPLY Memorandum in Support of 9 MOTION to Dismiss re 13 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Jesse T. Kline. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Jesse T. Kline in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Voter Information, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Voter Registration Info, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Utah Vehicle Info, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Utah Motor Vehicle Portal, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Illinois Liability Company Act, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Business Entity Search)(CDS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.] (Entered: 11/18/2025)Attachment
Nov 18, 2025Defendant's REPLY Memorandum in Support of 9 MOTION to Dismiss re 13 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Jesse T. Kline. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Jesse T. Kline in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Voter Information, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Voter Registration Info, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Utah Vehicle Info, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Utah Motor Vehicle Portal, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Illinois Liability Company Act, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Business Entity Search)(CDS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.] (Entered: 11/18/2025)Attachment
Nov 18, 2025Defendant's REPLY Memorandum in Support of 9 MOTION to Dismiss re 13 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Jesse T. Kline. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Jesse T. Kline in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Voter Information, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Voter Registration Info, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Utah Vehicle Info, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Utah Motor Vehicle Portal, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Illinois Liability Company Act, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Business Entity Search)(CDS) [Transferred from Mississippi Southern on 7/29/2026.] (Entered: 11/18/2025)Attachment