The complaint

The case is ABC IP, LLC, Rare Breed Triggers, Inc., and RBTM LLC v. GSG Mfg LLC d/b/a Grey Summit Gear and Cheese Finger Tactical, No. 2:26-cv-03290 (W.D. Wash., Seattle), filed September 14, 2026, ECF No. 1. The complaint demands a jury trial. Plaintiffs assert U.S. Patents 12,038,247, 12,031,784, 12,529,538, 12,578,159, and 12,636,403, which the complaint says ABC IP owns and Rare Breed exclusively licenses, and the FRT trademarks, which it says RBTM owns. The complaint describes the defendant, on information and belief, as a Washington limited liability company. The docket shows Judge John H. Chun added to the case on September 15, 2026.

What the patents cover

U.S. Patent 12,038,247, titled Firearm Trigger Mechanism, issued July 16, 2024. The complaint charts claim 15, which recites a firearm trigger mechanism with a hammer, a trigger member, a disconnector, and a cam movable between two positions: in a standard semi-automatic mode the disconnector catches the hammer and the user must release the trigger before firing again, and in a forced reset semi-automatic mode the cam lobe forces the trigger member toward its set position and the disconnector is prevented from catching the hammer, so the user can pull the trigger again once the bolt carrier returns to battery. (U.S. Patent 12,038,247 claim 15.)

U.S. Patent 12,031,784, titled Adapted Forced Reset Trigger, issued July 9, 2024. Claim 1, which begins "In a forced rest trigger mechanism," recites an extended trigger member locking device: a locking member that moves between a position locking the trigger member against being pulled and a position that does not restrict it, with an upward extension that the bolt carrier contacts to move it, and a body portion plus an upwardly extending deflectable portion that moves separately between extended and deflected positions. The complaint also charts claim 1 of the '538 and '159 patents and claims 38 and 54 of the '403 patent, which it says issued in January, March and May 2026. (U.S. Patent 12,031,784 claim 1; Compl. paras. 10 to 14.)

What the lawsuit alleges

Plaintiffs allege, on information and belief, that the defendant has made, used, sold, or offered for sale a three-position "Super Safety" device, sold as a partial kit, a complete kit, or preinstalled in a receiver or firearm, which they say embodies all five patents, and a "Kabuto" device, which they say embodies the '247, '784, '159, and '403 patents. They allege, on information and belief, direct, contributory, and induced infringement that should be considered willful. They also allege that the defendant advertises its products as "FRT," and plead federal trademark infringement, false designation of origin, and common law trademark infringement. (Compl. paras. 19, 29 to 43; Counts I to VIII.)

The prayer seeks preliminary and permanent injunctions against infringing the patents and using the FRT mark, damages with up to treble damages, the defendant's profits, and attorney fees. (Compl. Prayer.)

What to watch next

The docket shows an affidavit of service of the summons and complaint (ECF No. 7) and a September 16 order on a pro hac vice application. Watch for the defendant's answer or other response and any motion for a preliminary injunction. Any case can end at any time, including by settlement or voluntary dismissal.