LAWRENCE DEGARMO

Court Denies Preliminary Injunction in Case Involving Rare Breed Triggers' FRT-15
Rare Breed Triggers sued the ATF and various officials in their official capacities, including Marvin Richardson, the acting director of the ATF, and Lawrence DeGarmo, Acting Chief of the Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/08/11/court-denies-injunction-rare-breed-triggers/
Rare Breed Triggers, LLC v. Garland, Case No. 22-5043 (D.C. Cir. 2022) :: Justia
Case information. Name: Rare Breed Triggers, LLC v. Garland. Docket number: 22-5043. Court: D.C. Circuit.
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Parties to the case. See the full list of parties. Plaintiff. Rare Breed Triggers, LLC. Lawrence DeGarmo. Attorney General of the United States. Defendant.
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The DC Circuit Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of the foregoing judgment, in lieu of mandate, to the Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/cadc/22-5043/22-5043-2022-07-29.html
DeGarmo, Lawrence, et al., Defendants
Case Name: ABC IP, LLC v. DeGarmo, Lawrence, et al. Case Number: 4:2023cv00021. Filed: January 20, 2023. Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Nature of Suit: Patent. Jury Demanded By: None. Cause of Action: 28:1338 Patent Infringement. Jurisdiction: Federal Question.
https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/47377042/ABC_IP,_LLC_v_DeGarmo,_Lawrence,_et_al
ABC IP, LLC v. DEGARMO et al, 4:23-cv-00021 | Casetext Search + Citator
ABC IP, LLC v. DEGARMO et al. Plaintiff: ABC IP, LLC. Defendants: LAWRENCE DEGARMO, WILLIAM BARR, REGINA LOMBARDO and MARVIN RICHARDSON. Case Number: 4:2023cv00021. Filed: January 20, 2023. Court: Oklahoma Eastern District Court. Presiding Judge: John F Heil, III. Nature of Suit: Patent.
https://casetext.com/case/abc-ip-llc-v-degarmo
Rare Breed Triggers, LLC v. Garland, 1:21-cv-02138 - CourtListener.com
Parties, docket activity and news coverage of federal case Rare Breed Triggers, LLC v. Garland, 1:21-cv-02138 in the District of Columbia District Court.
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Defendant: Merrick B. Garland, Lawrence DeGarmo, Marvin Richardson and United States Department of Justice. Date Filed: August 11, 2021. Assigned to: Judge Randolph D. Moss.
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60114060/rare-breed-triggers-llc-v-garland/
Rare Breed Triggers, LLC v. DeGarmo, 4:23-cv-00021 | Oklahoma Eastern District Court
A patent case was filed on January 20, 2023 in the Oklahoma Eastern District Court. The plaintiff is Rare Breed Triggers, LLC against Lawrence DeGarmo and other defendants.
https://www.unitedstatescourts.org/federal/oked/81256/1-0.html
Rare Breed Triggers, LLC v. DeGarmo et al, No. 4:2023cv00021 - Document 16 (E.D. Okla. 2023)
Defendant Lawrence DeGarmo, in his official capacity as Chief of the Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division ("FATD") of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF"), and the other federal defendants in their official capacities, move to dismiss this action for improper venue under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(3).
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/66779427/16/rare-breed-triggers-llc-v-degarmo/
Rare Breed Triggers, LLC v. DeGarmo et al, No. 4:2023cv00021 - Document 16 (E.D. Okla. 2023)
Defendant Lawrence DeGarmo, in his official capacity as Chief of the Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division (“FATD”) of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (“ATF”), and the other federal defendants in their official capacities, move to dismiss this action for improper venue under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(3).
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/oklahoma/okedce/4:2023cv00021/81256/16/
Rare Breed Triggers Sues Top ATF Officials After Receiving Cease and Desist Letter
Austin, TX – -(AmmoLand.com)- Rare Breed Triggers, LLC has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida against the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Attorney General of the United States. Rare Breed Triggers (RBT) claims that top officials in the ATF and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have violated their constitutional rights by declaring their FRT-15 trigger to be a machine gun.
https://www.ammoland.com/2021/08/rare-breed-triggers-sues-top-atf-officials/
About FATD | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
The Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD) provides technical expertise to the firearms industry and supports law enforcement and the public to promote compliance with federal firearms laws and regulations.
https://www.atf.gov/firearms/about-fatd
ABC IP, LLC v. DeGarmo et al patent lawsuit
... LLC, a Florida limited liability company; RARE BREED TRIGGERS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Plaintiffs, v. LAWRENCE DEGARMO, in his official capacity as Chief of the Firearms & Ammunition Technology Division for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; STEVEN DETTLEBACH, in his official capacity as Director of the ...
https://www.patentspostgrant.com/lang/en/2023/01/21/abc-ip-llc-v-degarmo-et-al-patent-lawsuit/
RARE BREED TRIGGERS, LLC v. DEGARMO | No. 4:23-CV-21-JFH-SH. | 20230501a30 | Leagle.com
RARE BREED TRIGGERS, LLC, and ABC IP, LLC, Plaintiffs, v. LAWRENCE DEGARMO, in his official capacity as Chief of the Firearms & Ammunition Technology Division for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; STEVEN DETTLEBACH, in his official capacity as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; MERRICK ...
https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20230501a30
Rare Breed Triggers, LLC v. DeGarmo et al, 4:23-cv-00021 - CourtListener.com
Parties, docket activity and news coverage of federal case Rare Breed Triggers, LLC v. DeGarmo et al, 4:23-cv-00021 in the Oklahoma Eastern District Court.
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/66779427/rare-breed-triggers-llc-v-degarmo/
RARE BREED TRIGGERS, LLC et al v. LAWRENCE DEGARMO et al
Case 4:23-cv-00021-JFH-SH Document 1 Filed 01/20/23 Page 1 of 57. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA. RARE BREED TRIGGERS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; and. ABC IP, LLC, a Florida limited liability company,. Plaintiffs,. v. LAWRENCE DEGARMO, in his official capacity as Chief of the ...
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.oked.81256/gov.uscourts.oked.81256.1.0.pdf
About the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) | U.S. Department of Justice
ATF is a law enforcement agency in the United States' Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.
https://www.atf.gov/about
ABC IP, LLC v. DeGarmo, Lawrence, et al.
The case is ABC IP, LLC v. DeGarmo, Lawrence, et al., case number 4:23-cv-00021 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. This is a patent case. On Jan 20 2023, ABC IP, LLC filed a patent lawsuit against DeGarmo, Lawrence, et al.. The case status is Pending. The case is being presided by Judge John F Heil, III.
https://www.docketbird.com/court-cases/ABC-IP-LLC-v-DeGarmo-Lawrence-et-al/oked-4:2023-cv-00021
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As the preeminent authority, the Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD) provides fair and consistent technical support to the firearms industry and the public. We support our law enforcement partners at the federal, state and local levels to promote compliance with, and enforcement of, federal firearms laws.
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A Rare Breed of Lawsuit - Prince Law Offices Blog
The lawsuit was brought by Rare Breed Triggers, LLC, and its owner against the Attorney General, the Department of Justice, and several ATF officials, including the Acting Director of ATF and Lawrence DeGarmo, the Acting Chief of the Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD). The lawsuit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to prevent ...
https://www.princelaw.com/a-rare-breed-of-lawsuit/
Rare Breed Triggers, LLC et al v. DeGarmo et al, 4:23-cv-00021, (E.D. Okla.)
The case is captioned RARE BREED TRIGGERS, LLC et al v. DEGARMO et al and the civil docket number is 4:23-cv-00021. It was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. The case is being heard by Judge John F Heil, III.
https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/legal-news/rare-breed-triggers-llc-et-al-v-degarmo-et-al-206001.html
Rare Breed Triggers Sues ATF, DOJ Over FRT-15 Trigger - The Truth About Guns
Rare Breed Triggers filed suit in federal court against the ATF, the Department of Justice and various officials in their official capacities including Attorney General Merrick Garland and Lawrence DeGarmo, Acting Chief of the Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division. This comes after the ATF sent Rare Breed a cease and desist letter ordering the ...
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/rare-breed-triggers-sues-atf-doj-over-frt-15-trigger/
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA ABC IP, LLC, et al., Plaintiffs, Case No. 23-CV-318-JFH-SH v. LAWRENCE DEGARMO, in his official capacity as Chief of the Firearms & Ammunition Technology Division for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, et al., Defendants. OPINION AND ORDER
Case No. 23-CV-318-JFH-SH. v. LAWRENCE DEGARMO, in his official capacity as Chief of the Firearms & Ammunition Technology Division for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, et al., Defendants. OPINION AND ORDER. Before the Court is Defendants' Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint [Doc. 12].
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-oknd-4_23-cv-00318/pdf/USCOURTS-oknd-4_23-cv-00318-0.pdf
Lawrence DeGarmo is not a company but an individual sued in his official capacity as a government employee. He is the Chief of the Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD) of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The FATD provides technical expertise to support compliance with and enforcement of federal firearms laws. Lawsuits naming DeGarmo as a defendant are directed at the agency and its official regulatory actions.

As a government official, DeGarmo does not have commercial products or services. His role involves the administration and technical interpretation of federal laws concerning firearms and ammunition. The ATF, his employer, is a law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for regulating the firearms and explosives industries. The litigation he is named in arises from his official duties within the FATD.

DeGarmo's patent litigation posture is exclusively that of a defendant, reflecting his position as a government official. The two tracked cases are lawsuits filed against him and other federal officials in their official capacities. The plaintiffs are operating companies in the firearms accessory industry and an associated intellectual property holding company. These companies are suing the ATF over the agency's classification of certain products.

The tracked cases against DeGarmo were brought by Rare Breed Triggers, LLC, and ABC IP, LLC. These suits concern the ATF's classification of Rare Breed's FRT-15 trigger accessory as a "machine gun" under federal law, a classification the company disputes. The plaintiffs have asserted patent infringement claims against the government officials in courts in Oklahoma. The cases name DeGarmo as a defendant due to his role as Chief of the ATF division responsible for such technical classifications.