ABC IP, LLC et al. v. Redacted Arms LLC
Case Overview
- Case Name: ABC IP, LLC et al. v. Redacted Arms LLC
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Allentown Division)
- Case Number: 5:26-cv-03669
- Filing Date: May 28, 2026
- Plaintiffs: ABC IP, LLC and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.
- Defendant: Redacted Arms LLC
- Nature of Action: Civil lawsuit alleging direct, contributory, and induced patent infringement with a demand for a jury trial.
Executive Summary
Plaintiffs ABC IP, LLC (the patent owner) and Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (the exclusive licensee) have filed a federal patent infringement lawsuit against Pennsylvania-based firearms components manufacturer and retailer Redacted Arms LLC. The federal complaint alleges that the Defendant is actively manufacturing, using, marketing, and selling unauthorized products—specifically the “Super Safety” trigger selection kit and its various configurations.
Plaintiffs contend that these products directly infringe upon their intellectual property portfolio protecting “forced reset trigger” (FRT) firearm innovations. Because the Defendant reportedly continued to market and instruct consumers on how to use these systems despite knowledge of the relevant legal protections, the Plaintiffs are accusing them of willful and egregious infringement, opening the door for enhanced damages.
The Technology in Dispute
The lawsuit centers on advanced firearm trigger engineering—specifically the mechanical transition from standard semi-automatic mechanisms to patented forced reset trigger (FRT) assemblies:
Standard Semi-Automatic Trigger: Relies on a traditional disconnector mechanism. When a round is fired, the user must manually release rearward finger pressure on the trigger so the disconnector can hand the hammer back off to the main trigger sear before the firearm can be discharged again.
Forced Reset Mechanism (The Patented Invention): Eliminates the necessity of traditional disconnector dependency during accelerated sequences. Instead, cycling of the bolt carrier or action mechanically forces the trigger forward into its set reset position, allowing for an accelerated, highly efficient firing sequence without converting the firearm into an automatic weapon.
Breakdown of Infringement Claims
Patent Infringement (Counts I – V)
The complaint asserts that Redacted Arms LLC’s product offerings (sold via redactedarmsllc.com) infringe upon five distinct U.S. Patents owned by ABC IP, LLC:
| Count | Asserted Patent | Technical / Mechanical Focus of Claim |
| Count I | U.S. Patent No. 12,038,247 | Overarching dual-mode trigger utilizing a moving cam lobe to physically force the trigger member back into its set position. |
| Count II | U.S. Patent No. 12,031,784 | Extended trigger locking device featuring a generally upward extension portion configured to make actuating contact with a surface of the bolt carrier. |
| Count III | U.S. Patent No. 12,529,538 | A safety mechanism employing a multi-recess cam selector configured to operate between three distinct modes to allow, modify, or block trigger movement. |
| Count IV | U.S. Patent No. 12,578,159 | Novel firearm mechanism for accelerating firing sequences utilizing multi-mode operations and specific internal sear surface geometries. |
| Count V | U.S. Patent No. 12,636,403 | Structural claim focusing on a multi-position safety selector allowing switching between standard disconnector mode and a forced reset sequence where rearward hammer travel resets the trigger. |
Induced and Contributory Infringement
Induced Infringement: Highlights that Redacted Arms LLC takes active steps to induce its customers to infringe by providing explicit step-by-step instructions, installation videos, and troubleshooting guides on its website detailing how to modify and install the “Super Safety” into AR-15 platforms.
Contributory Infringement: Asserts that the components sold by the Defendant (such as the cam and cam lever arm) are not suitable for substantial noninfringing use, as they are specially designed and adapted solely to create a forced reset trigger mechanism that violates the asserted patents.
Remedy & Relief Sought
The Plaintiffs claim severe, ongoing economic and reputational harm due to these unauthorized retail sales and marketing tactics. They are requesting that the federal court grant the following relief:
Injunctions: Both preliminary and permanent injunctions to immediately halt Redacted Arms LLC and its principals from manufacturing, importing, advertising, or selling the “Super Safety” devices, components, or kits.
Damages: Full financial compensation adequate to compensate for the patent infringement, including lost retail profits or no less than a reasonable royalty, alongside pre- and post-judgment interest.
Punitive Multipliers: Asking the court to treble (triple) the final calculated damages due to the “egregious and willful” nature of the patent infringement.
Legal Fees: A declaration that this constitutes an “exceptional case” under federal law, requiring the Defendant to pay all of the Plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees and associated legal expenses.
