Rare Breed C & D Letter | What Happened And Moving Forward

Published on March 6, 2022
Duration: 16:36

This video from Hoffman Tactical addresses a cease and desist letter received from Rare Breed Triggers concerning a force reset trigger design. The instructor explains the reasons behind the letter, including Rare Breed's patent enforcement strategy and concerns about ATF action. He clarifies his decision to remove the files to avoid litigation and emphasizes the importance of supporting Rare Breed in their legal challenges against the ATF, advocating for a unified focus on firearms rights.

Quick Summary

Rare Breed Triggers issued a cease and desist letter to Hoffman Tactical to enforce their patent on force reset triggers. This action is part of a strategy to secure preliminary injunctions against infringers and prepare for potential ATF lawsuits, demonstrating active patent enforcement.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Addressing the C&D Letter
  2. 00:28Updates on Other Projects (Double Rib Blower, Support Material)
  3. 01:01Work on Force Reset Trigger Alternatives
  4. 01:24Summary of Events: Designing the Force Reset Trigger
  5. 01:58Rare Breed's Law Firm and Standing Order for C&D Letters
  6. 02:26Why Rare Breed Sent the Cease and Desist Letter
  7. 02:42Reason 1: Securing Preliminary Injunctions
  8. 03:28Understanding Preliminary Injunctions
  9. 04:04Irrevocable Harm and Patent Enforcement
  10. 04:47Reason 2: Lawsuit with the ATF
  11. 05:04Concerns about ATF Raids and Precedent
  12. 05:40Questionable Validity of Reason 2
  13. 05:57Summary of Rare Breed's Reasons for C&D
  14. 06:29Why the Files Were Removed
  15. 06:43Induced Infringement and Legal Standing
  16. 06:58Avoiding Litigation and the 'Win-Win-Win' Scenario
  17. 07:34Supporting Rare Breed Triggers Against the ATF
  18. 07:59Rare Breed Not a Malicious Company
  19. 08:07Impact of Public Feedback and Support
  20. 08:27Thanks to Supporters and Collaborators
  21. 08:53Current Situation and Moving Forward
  22. 09:05Files Still Available, No Further Development
  23. 09:29Focus on ATF and Firearms Rights
  24. 09:34Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Rare Breed Triggers send Hoffman Tactical a cease and desist letter?

Rare Breed Triggers sent a cease and desist letter primarily to enforce their patent on force reset triggers. This is part of a strategy to secure preliminary injunctions against infringers and to prepare for potential legal challenges with the ATF, aiming to demonstrate active patent enforcement.

What is a preliminary injunction in the context of patent law?

A preliminary injunction is a court order granted early in a patent infringement lawsuit. It requires the alleged infringer to stop their activities immediately while the lawsuit is ongoing, provided the patent holder can demonstrate strong evidence of infringement and irreparable harm.

What is induced infringement and how does it relate to the Rare Breed situation?

Induced infringement occurs when someone actively encourages or facilitates another party to infringe a patent. The instructor believes his actions did not constitute induced infringement, but this is a complex legal area that Rare Breed's law firm may have considered when issuing the cease and desist letter.

Should consumers stop supporting Rare Breed Triggers due to this situation?

The instructor advocates for continued support of Rare Breed Triggers, especially in their legal battles against the ATF. He argues that Rare Breed is actively defending firearms rights and that focusing on this larger objective is more important than infighting over past events.

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