From the horns to the pickguard, from the pickups and bridge to the general body shape, it's much more like a semihollow version of a doublecut Les Paul Junior. The soundhole is the only remote resemblance to a Rick.
It doesn't infringe anything, if that's the question. The sound hole is indeed the closest element to a RIC but that of course is based on 1890's northern German guitar design.
is that a Killer? where did you pull the pic from? Last I checked their website was down. I've wanted one for quite some time. all part of my Loudness obsession.