Micron Technology, Inc. v. Netlist, Inc.

COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment of Non-Infringement filed with Jury Demand against Netlist, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4731295) - filed by Micron Technology, Inc., Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (jfm) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 10,025,731 B1. (jfm) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

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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. (jfm) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

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Summons Issued as to Netlist, Inc. on 7/11/2025. (jfm) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Micron Technology, Inc., Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc..Netlist, Inc. served on 7/11/2025, answer due 8/1/2025. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

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

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Natalie Arbaugh, David P. Enzminger, Michael R. Rueckheim and Ryuk Park - filed by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc.. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

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Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Natalie Arbaugh, David P. Enzminger, Michael R. Rueckheim, and Ryuk Park. ( re 7 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Natalie Arbaugh, David P. Enzminger, Michael R. Rueckheim and Ryuk Park )( Payment of $ 200, receipt number ADEDC-4739502).(Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

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SO ORDERED

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Michael R. Rueckheim, David P. Enzminger, Natalie Arbaugh, Ryuk Park for Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. and Micron Technology, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (cdd)

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SO ORDERED, re 7 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Natalie Arbaugh, David P. Enzminger, Michael R. Rueckheim and Ryuk Park filed by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 7/22/2025. (twk)

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment of Non-Infringement against Netlist, Inc.- filed by Micron Technology, Inc., Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

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First AMENDED COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment of Non-Infringement against Netlist, Inc.- filed by Micron Technology, Inc., Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for First Amended Complaint for Declaratory Judgment of Noninfringement served on Netlist Inc. on July 29, 2025, filed by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas, LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

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AMENDED Civil Cover Sheet Addendum regarding Related Cases (D.I. 1 -2), by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas, LLC, Micron Technology, Inc. (Gaza, Anne) Modified on 7/30/2025 (ceg). (Entered: 07/30/2025)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Amended Civil Cover Sheet Addendum Re: Related Cases served on Netlist, Inc. on July 30, 2025, filed by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas, LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

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MOTION to Dismiss Based upon First to File Rule, MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas - filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Keller, Karen) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 13 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon First to File Rule MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas filed by Netlist, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 8/26/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J)(Keller, Karen) (Attachment 10 replaced on 9/3/2025) (ceg). (Entered: 08/12/2025)

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DECLARATION of Jason Sheasby re 14 Opening Brief in Support, by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit K)(Keller, Karen) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

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ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 13 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon First to File Rule MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas filed by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas, LLC, Micron Technology, Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 9/2/2025. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

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DECLARATION of Michael R. Rueckheim re 17 Answering Brief in Opposition, by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas, LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - C)(Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

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REPLY BRIEF re 13 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon First to File Rule MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 09/02/2025)

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CORRECTING ENTRY: The pdf for Exhibit J attached to D.I. 14 has been replaced with the correct Order cited in the opening brief at the filer's request. No objection from opposing counsel. (ceg)

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- CORRECTING ENTRY

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REQUEST for Oral Argument by Netlist, Inc. re 13 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon First to File Rule MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas. (Lynch, Virginia) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

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REQUEST for Oral Argument by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas, LLC, Micron Technology, Inc. re 13 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon First to File Rule MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas. (Mackrides, Daniel) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

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ORAL ORDER: WHEREAS, Netlist has moved to dismiss or transfer this case to the Eastern District of Texas based on the so-called "first-to-file" rule (D.I. 13 ); WHEREAS, that court recently transferred its parallel case regarding the '731 patent to this district (Netlist, Inc. v. Samsung Elecs., Co., Ltd., No. 25-558 (E.D. Tex.) (D.I. 26); see also Netlist, Inc. v. Micron Tech., Inc., No. 26-246 (D. Del.)); NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Netlist's motion (D.I. 13 ) is DENIED. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 3/25/2026. (twk) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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NOTICE of Change of Firm Affiliation of Natalie Arbaugh, Michael R. Rueckheim, and Ryuk Park by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas, LLC, Micron Technology, Inc. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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Oral Order

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael Harbour, Andrew J. Strabone, Andrew Henderson and Blair A. Silver - filed by Netlist, Inc.. (DiBenedetto, Emily) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Michael Harbour, Andrew J. Strabone, Andrew Henderson, and Blair A. Silver. ( re 24 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael Harbour, Andrew J. Strabone, Andrew Henderson and Blair A. Silver )( Payment of $ 200, receipt number ADEDC-4940757).(DiBenedetto, Emily) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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SO ORDERED

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SO ORDERED, re 24 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael Harbour, Andrew J. Strabone, Andrew Henderson and Blair A. Silver filed by Netlist, Inc. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 4/7/2026. (ceg)

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ANSWER to 9 Amended Complaint with JURY DEMAND, COUNTERCLAIM against Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc., by Netlist, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12)(DiBenedetto, Emily) Modified on 4/9/2026 (ceg). (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, within thirty days, the parties shall jointly prepare and file the following: (i) a proposed Scheduling Order consistent with Judge Hall's "Rule 16 Scheduling Order - Patent", and (ii) a letter, not to exceed three pages, setting forth (a) a description of what this case is about; (b) the parties' positions regarding any disputes in the proposed Scheduling Order; and (c) a list of any other issues the parties want to address at the Rule 16 Scheduling Conference. Thereafter, the Court may schedule a Rule 16 Scheduling Conference to be held with Judge Hall. The Scheduling Order can be found on Judge Hall's portion of the District Court's website. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 4/9/2026. (ceg) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Michael Harbour, Blair A. Silver, Andrew J. Strabone, Andrew Henderson for Netlist, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (lah)

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ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, by no later than May 6, 2026, the parties shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, whether this case should be consolidated with any (or all) of the related cases in this Court (Case Nos. 25-629, 25-863, 25-942, 26-246, 26-362). Counsel is reminded to provide courtesy copies. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 4/28/2026. Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-00942-JLH, 1:25-cv-00629-JLH, 1:25-cv-00863-JLH, 1:26-cv-00246-JLH, 1:26-cv-00362-JLH(ceg) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

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ANSWER to 26 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim, by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc.(Gaza, Anne) Modified on 4/30/2026 (ceg). (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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Joint Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall from Karen E. Keller regarding Consolidation of C.A. Nos. 25-629, 25-863, 25-942, 26-246, and 26-362 - re (41 in 1:26-cv-00362-JLH, 41 in 1:26-cv-00362-JLH) Order,,, Set Deadlines,,. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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ORAL ORDER: In light of the parties' request to consolidate related matters (Case Nos. 25-629, 25-863, 25-942, 26-246, 26-362), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall file a Stipulation and Joint Proposed Order(s) of Consolidation (which shall specify which case(s) will be the lead) on or before May 20, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/6/2026. Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-00629-JLH, 1:25-cv-00863-JLH, 1:25-cv-00942-JLH, 1:26-cv-00246-JLH, 1:26-cv-00362-JLH(ceg) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to submit their proposed scheduling order and accompanying joint letter to May 15, 2026 - filed by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas, LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

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SO ORDERED, re (32 in 1:25-cv-00863-JLH, 33 in 1:25-cv-00629-JLH, 44 in 1:26-cv-00246-JLH) Stipulation and Order to Extend Time for the parties to submit their proposed scheduling order and accompanying joint letter to May 15, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/8/2026. Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-00629-JLH, 1:25-cv-00863-JLH, 1:26-cv-00246-JLH(ceg)

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SO ORDERED AND ~Util - Set Deadlines

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PROPOSED Scheduling Order, by Netlist, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter)(DiBenedetto, Emily) Modified on 5/18/2026 (ceg). (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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PROPOSED Scheduling Order, by Netlist, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter)(DiBenedetto, Emily) Modified on 5/18/2026 (ceg). (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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STIPULATION of Dismissal of Micron Technology Texas, LLC without prejudice and Amendment of Case Caption, by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas, LLC, Micron Technology, Inc. (Gaza, Anne) Modified on 5/20/2026 (ceg). (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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SO ORDERED, re 34 Stipulation and Order of Dismissal of Micron Technology Texas, LLC without prejudice and Amendment of Case Caption. (*Party Micron Technology Texas, LLC terminated). Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/20/2026. (ceg) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order of Consolidation - filed by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc., Micron Semiconductor Products Inc., Micron Technology Inc.. (Gaza, Anne) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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SO ORDERED, re (35 in 1:25-cv-00629-JLH, 47 in 1:26-cv-00246-JLH, 36 in 1:25-cv-00863-JLH) Stipulation and Order of Consolidation. The 26-246 action is designated as the Lead Case. All future filings shall be made only in the 26-246 action. Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/22/2026. Associated Cases: 1:26-cv-00246-JLH, 1:25-cv-00629-JLH, 1:25-cv-00863-JLH(ceg) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

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Create Case Association - dkt in member case for Consol or MDL

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Case associated with lead case: Create association to 1:26-cv-00246-JLH. ALL FUTURE FILINGS SHALL BE MADE IN LEAD CASE NO. 1:26-cv-00246-JLH ONLY. (ceg)

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Netlist, Inc.

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