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ABC, IP, LLC v. Optics Planet Inc. - 4:26-cv-00521

ABC, IP, LLC v. Optics Planet Inc. (Case No. 4:26-cv-00521), filed on May 18, 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-00521
Filing Date
May 18, 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. -
Optic Planet, Inc. -

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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Mar 30, 2026MINUTE 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.] (Entered: 03/30/2026)PACER Document
Mar 30, 2026MINUTE 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.] (Entered: 03/30/2026)PACER Document
Mar 30, 2026Pursuant 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.] (Entered: 03/30/2026)PACER Document
Mar 30, 2026AMENDED 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.] (Entered: 03/30/2026)PACER Document
Apr 1, 2026MINUTE 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.] (Entered: 04/01/2026)PACER Document
Apr 1, 2026MOTION 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.] (Entered: 04/01/2026)PACER Document
Apr 13, 2026ANSWER to amended complaint by Optic Planet, Inc(Shull, Jason) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] (Entered: 04/13/2026)PACER Document
Apr 17, 2026MINUTE 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.] (Entered: 04/17/2026)PACER Document
Apr 24, 2026MOTION 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.] (Entered: 04/24/2026)PACER Document
Apr 24, 2026MEMORANDUM 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.] (Entered: 04/24/2026)PACER Document
Apr 24, 2026EMERGENCY 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.] (Entered: 04/24/2026)PACER Document
Apr 26, 2026RESPONSE 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.] (Entered: 04/26/2026)PACER Document
Apr 27, 2026MINUTE 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.] (Entered: 04/28/2026)PACER Document
Apr 28, 2026ORDER 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.] (Entered: 04/28/2026)PACER Document
Apr 29, 2026MINUTE 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.] (Entered: 04/29/2026)PACER Document
May 1, 2026CONDITIONAL 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.] (Entered: 05/07/2026)PACER Document
May 7, 2026TRANSFERRED to the Eastern District of Texas, Milwaukee the electronic record. (jxm, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 5/18/2026.] (Entered: 05/07/2026)PACER Document
May 8, 2026MINUTE 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.] (Entered: 05/08/2026)PACER Document
May 18, 2026Case assigned to Chief District Judge Amos L Mazzant. (jmb)PACER Document
May 18, 2026Note: 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)PACER Document