Micron Technology, Inc. v. Netlist, Inc.

Summary

Micron Technology is suing Netlist over patent infringement allegations. The lawsuit centers on patent claims under 35 U.S.C. § 271, likely involving memory technology or semiconductor design. The case will determine whether Netlist's products infringe Micron's patented innovations in the high-stakes semiconductor industry.

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Coverage vs reality meter

Press coverage and the latest court ruling tell the same story. 3 near-identical articles ran across 3 outlets within 9h — wire syndication or a PR push.

Cause

35:271 Patent Infringement

Entities in this case

Parties

Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. (plaintiff) Micron Technology, Inc. (plaintiff) Netlist, Inc. (defendant)

Docket entries

1. 2026-09-01

   SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline

2. #112026-08-31

   Stipulation to EXTEND Time

3. 2026-08-14

   Add Attorneys - PHV only

4. 2026-08-14

   SO ORDERED

5. #92026-08-13

   Appear Pro Hac Vice

6. 2026-08-13

   -District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 05 Attorneys Credit Card Payment

7. 2026-08-12

   SO ORDERED, re 7 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Natalie Arbaugh and Michael R. Rueckheim filed by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 8/12/2026. (ceg)

8. 2026-08-12

   Case Assigned to Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Please include the initials of the Judge (JLH) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)

9. 2026-08-12

   Add Attorneys - PHV only

10. 2026-08-12

    SO ORDERED

11. 2026-08-12

    Case Assigned/Reassigned

12. #82026-08-11

    Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Natalie Arbaugh and Michael R. Rueckheim. ( re 7 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Natalie Arbaugh and Michael R. Rueckheim )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-5039150).(Mackrides, Daniel) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

13. #72026-08-11

    MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Natalie Arbaugh and Michael R. Rueckheim - filed by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc.. (Mackrides, Daniel) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

14. #62026-08-11

    SUMMONS Returned Executed by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc..Netlist, Inc. served on 8/11/2026, answer due 9/1/2026. (Mackrides, Daniel) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

15. #52026-08-11

    Summons Issued as to Netlist, Inc. on 8/11/2026. (lah) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

16. 2026-08-11

    -District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 02 Attorneys Credit Card Payment

17. #42026-08-10

    Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Micron Technology, Inc. for Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. filed by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc. (lah) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

18. #32026-08-10

    Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 9,128,632 B2; US 10,217,523 B1; US 12,675,407 B2. (lah) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

19. #22026-08-10

    Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (lah) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

20. #12026-08-10

    COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment of Non-Infringement with Jury Demand against Netlist, Inc. (Filing fee $405, receipt number ADEDC-5038519.) - filed by Micron Technology, Inc. and Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet) (lah) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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