ABC IP, LLC et al. v. URSA-SEC LLC et al
Case Overview
- Case Name: ABC IP, LLC et al. v. URSA-SEC LLC et al.
- Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada (Northern Division)
- Case Number: 3:26-cv-00571
- Filing Date: July 27, 2026
- Plaintiffs: ABC IP, LLC; Rare Breed Triggers, Inc.; and RBTM LLC
- Defendants: URSA-SEC LLC and Loren J. Ransome
- Nature of Action: Civil lawsuit alleging willful patent infringement, trademark infringement, false designation of origin, and unfair competition with a demand for a jury trial.
Executive Summary
Plaintiffs ABC IP, LLC (the patent owner), Rare Breed Triggers, Inc. (the exclusive licensee), and RBTM LLC have filed a multi-count federal lawsuit against Nevada-based entity URSA-SEC LLC and its owner/operator, Loren J. Ransome. The complaint alleges that the Defendants are actively manufacturing, marketing, advertising, offering for sale, and selling unauthorized products—specifically the Tim Hoffman Super Safety Kit (.308 and AR-15 variants), AR-15 Super Selector configurations, and Kabuto forced reset trigger kits (such as the Kabuto Turd FRT and Kabuto 3 Position Lark).
Plaintiffs contend that these products directly infringe upon five utility patents in their intellectual property portfolio protecting “forced reset trigger” (FRT) firearm innovations. Furthermore, the suit alleges that the Defendants are wrongfully trading on the market goodwill of the registered “FRT” trademark and its variants across digital storefronts to mislead consumers. Because the Defendants reportedly continued manufacturing and marketing these systems despite documented access to libraries of relevant legal protections, the Plaintiffs are accusing them of willful 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, it utilizes specialized locking bars, cams, or lever systems cycled directly by the firearm’s reciprocating bolt carrier. This mechanically forces the trigger forward into its set reset position during the action cycle, 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 URSA-SEC LLC’s product offerings (sold via ursa-sec.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 an upwardly extending deflectable lever arm actuated by direct contact with the cycling bolt carrier. |
| Count III | U.S. Patent No. 12,529,538 | Safety mechanism for a firearm employing a multi-recess cam selector configured to operate between standard, active reset, and safe positions. |
| 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 the physical interaction profiles between hammer hooks, trigger members, and safety selectors. |
Trademark & Unfair Competition Infringement (Counts VI – VIII)
- Trademark Infringement & Unfair Competition (Counts VI & VIII): Highlights the unauthorized commercial use of the registered “FRT” trademark and its variants (such as FRT-15, FRT-22, and FRT-47). The Defendants are accused of marketing third-party trigger items using Rare Breed’s exact branding to capitalize on its market footprint.
- False Designation of Origin (Count VII): Asserts that the retail marketing tactics are highly likely to confuse consumers into falsely believing that the inventory sold by URSA-SEC LLC originates from, is endorsed by, or is affiliated with Rare Breed Triggers.
Remedy & Relief Sought
The Plaintiffs claim severe, ongoing economic and reputational harm due to these unauthorized sales and deceptive branding practices. They are requesting that the federal court grant the following relief:
- Injunctions: Both preliminary and permanent injunctions to immediately halt URSA-SEC LLC, Loren J. Ransome, and associated agents from manufacturing, importing, advertising, or selling the Super Safety kits, Super Selectors, Kabuto devices, or any aftermarket components bearing or infringing the FRT marks.
- Damages & Disgorgement: Full financial compensation for lost retail profits or reasonable royalties resulting from patent infringement, alongside the disgorgement of all profits pocketed from trademark violations.
- Punitive Multipliers: Asking the court to treble (triple) the final calculated damages due to the “egregious and willful” nature of the patent and trademark infringement.
- Legal Fees: A declaration that this constitutes an “exceptional case” under federal law (35 U.S.C. § 285 and 15 U.S.C. § 1117), requiring the Defendants to pay all of the Plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees, corrective advertising costs, and associated legal expenses.
