Patent 7398723
Litigation summary
Past and pending lawsuits — plaintiffs, defendants, jurisdictions, outcomes, and notable rulings.
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No PTAB proceedings on file. This patent has not been challenged through Inter Partes Review, Post-Grant Review, or Covered Business Method review at the USPTO. The absence is itself a signal — well-asserted patents eventually attract IPRs.
Cases on file (6)
Group view →Specific litigation cases in our database that name US patent 7398723. The free-form analysis below may also discuss cases beyond this list.
- Rare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Zach Morrow et al.filed Apr 14, 20264:26-cv-00377Texas Eastern District CourtJudge Amos L MazzantOpen
Defendants: Zach Morrow and DNT LLC
Other patents asserted: 12038247
The accused products are firearm component kits and parts, including trigger and safety mechanisms, sold under the "Super Safety" brand.
- Rare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Hoffman Tactical LLC et al.filed Apr 14, 20264:26-cv-00378Texas Eastern District CourtJudge Amos L MazzantOpen
Defendants: Hoffman Tactical LLC and Timothy Hoffman
Other patents asserted: 12031784, 12529538, 12038247
The accused product is the Super Safety device.
- Rare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Damion Terrell Bennett et al.filed Apr 13, 20264:26-cv-00369Texas Eastern District CourtJudge Amos L MazzantOpen
Defendants: Damion Terrell Bennett and Hanes Tactical LLC
Other patents asserted: 12031784, 12038247
The infringing product is identified as Super Safety.
- Rare Breed Triggers, LLC v. ABC IP, LLC et al.filed Nov 13, 20202:20-cv-05681Pennsylvania Eastern District Courtterminated Feb 10, 2021Terminated
Defendants: ABC IP, LLC and Brian A. Blakley
- 4:25-cv-00298Idaho District CourtStatus unknown
Defendants: Franklin Armory, Inc.
- 1:25-cv-00389Tennessee Eastern District CourtStatus unknown
Defendants: J. C. W. LLC
Litigation summary
Past and pending lawsuits — plaintiffs, defendants, jurisdictions, outcomes, and notable rulings.
Known Litigation Involving US Patent 7,398,723
As of May 5, 2026, U.S. Patent 7,398,723, assigned to ABC IP, LLC, has been asserted in multiple lawsuits. The patent, which covers a "trigger forward displacement system and method," is central to a series of legal disputes primarily involving manufacturers of firearm accessories.
Below is a summary of the known litigation:
| Plaintiff(s) | Defendant(s) | Jurisdiction | Case Number | Filing Date | Outcome/Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC IP, LLC | Franklin Armory, Inc. | Idaho District Court | 4:25-cv-00298 | 2025 | Status unknown. |
| ABC IP, LLC | J. C. W. LLC | Tennessee Eastern District Court | 1:25-cv-00389 | 2025 | Status unknown. |
| Rare Breed Triggers, LLC | ABC IP, LLC; Brian A. Blakley | Pennsylvania Eastern District Court | 2:20-cv-05681 | November 13, 2020 | It appears this case was terminated on February 10, 2021. The reasons for termination are not specified. |
These cases highlight the ongoing legal activity surrounding the enforcement of this patent within the firearms industry. The outcomes of the more recent cases filed in 2025 are not yet publicly available.
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