Netlist, Inc. v. Micron Technology, Inc.

6:21-cv-00431

Overview

Case Number 6:21-cv-00431

Filing Date 2021-04-28

Status Terminated

Termination Date 2022-02-14

Court District Court, W.D. Texas (txwd)

Presiding Judge Alan D. Albright

Nature of Suit 830 Patent

Jurisdiction Type Federal Question

Cause of Action 35:271 Patent Infringement

Jury Demand Both

Parties

Counter Plaintiff

Micron Technology Texas LLC

Represented By

7 Attorneys Listed

Barry K. Shelton

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 453-6407

Fax: +1 (214) 453-6400

2121 N. Pearl Street, Suite 900

Katherine Kelly Vidal

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 858-6500

Fax: +1 (650) 858-6550

255 Shoreline Drive, Suite 520, Redwood City, CA 94065

Matthew Hopkins

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 282-5000

Fax: +1 (202) 282-5100

1901 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036

Juan C. Yaquian

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 651-2600

Fax: +1 (713) 651-2700

800 Capitol St., Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77002

Thomas M. Melsheimer

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 453-6500

Fax: +1 (214) 453-6400

2121 N. Pearl Street, Ste. 900

Natalie Terhune Arbaugh

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 453-6500

Fax: +1 (214) 453-6400

2121 N. Pearl St, Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75201

Michael R. Rueckheim

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 858-6500

Fax: +1 (650) 858-6550

255 Shoreline Drive, Suite 520, Redwood City, CA 94065

Defendant

Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc.

Represented By

7 Attorneys Listed

Barry K. Shelton

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 453-6407

Fax: +1 (214) 453-6400

2121 N. Pearl Street, Suite 900

Katherine Kelly Vidal

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 858-6500

Fax: +1 (650) 858-6550

255 Shoreline Drive, Suite 520, Redwood City, CA 94065

Matthew Hopkins

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 282-5000

Fax: +1 (202) 282-5100

1901 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036

Juan C. Yaquian

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 651-2600

Fax: +1 (713) 651-2700

800 Capitol St., Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77002

Thomas M. Melsheimer

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 453-6500

Fax: +1 (214) 453-6400

2121 N. Pearl Street, Ste. 900

Natalie Terhune Arbaugh

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 453-6500

Fax: +1 (214) 453-6400

2121 N. Pearl St, Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75201

Michael R. Rueckheim

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 858-6500

Fax: +1 (650) 858-6550

255 Shoreline Drive, Suite 520, Redwood City, CA 94065

Micron Technology, Inc.

Represented By

7 Attorneys Listed

Barry K. Shelton

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 453-6407

Fax: +1 (214) 453-6400

2121 N. Pearl Street, Suite 900

Katherine Kelly Vidal

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 858-6500

Fax: +1 (650) 858-6550

255 Shoreline Drive, Suite 520, Redwood City, CA 94065

Matthew Hopkins

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (202) 282-5000

Fax: +1 (202) 282-5100

1901 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036

Juan C. Yaquian

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (713) 651-2600

Fax: +1 (713) 651-2700

800 Capitol St., Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77002

Thomas M. Melsheimer

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 453-6500

Fax: +1 (214) 453-6400

2121 N. Pearl Street, Ste. 900

Natalie Terhune Arbaugh

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 453-6500

Fax: +1 (214) 453-6400

2121 N. Pearl St, Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75201

Michael R. Rueckheim

Winston & Strawn LLP

Tel: +1 (650) 858-6500

Fax: +1 (650) 858-6550

255 Shoreline Drive, Suite 520, Redwood City, CA 94065

Plaintiff

Netlist, Inc.

Represented By

7 Attorneys Listed

Paul Joseph Skiermont

Skiermont Derby LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 978-6600

Fax: +1 (214) 978-6601

1601 Elm Street, Suite 4400, Dallas, TX 75201

Steven W. Hartsell

Skiermont Derby LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 978-6600

Fax: +1 (214) 978-6601

1601 Elm Street, Suite 4400, Dallas, TX 75201

Sheetal S. Patel

Skiermont Derby LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 978-6600

Fax: +1 (214) 978-6601

1601 Elm Street, Suite 4400, Dallas, TX 75201

Ryan A. Hargrave

Skiermont Derby LLP

Tel: +1 (214) 978-6600

Fax: +1 (214) 978-6601

1601 Elm Street, Suite 4400

Rex Hwang

Skiermont Derby LLP

Tel: +1 (213) 978-4500

Fax: +1 (214) 978-6601

800 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1450, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Jaime K. Olin

Skiermont Derby LLP

Fax: +1 (214) 978-6601

1601 Elm Street, Suite 4400, Dallas, TX 75201

J. Stephen Ravel

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

Tel: +1 (512) 495-6429

Fax: +1 (512) 495-6610

303 Colorado Street, Suite 2000

Court & Judges

Court

District Court, W.D. Texas (txwd)

Presiding Judge

Alan D. Albright

Patents Involved

2 Patents

There are 2 patents involved in this case.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US9824035	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US10268608	Espacenet Google Patents

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14749428). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14749428). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14749428). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14749428). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

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Netlist, Inc. v. Micron Technology, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Counter Plaintiff

Micron Technology Texas LLC Follow

Represented By

Defendant

Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Micron Technology, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Netlist, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14749428). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14749428). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14749428). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14749428). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0542-14749428). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Paul Joseph Skiermont on behalf of Netlist, Inc. (Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Steven W. Hartsell on behalf of Netlist, Inc.. Attorney Steven W. Hartsell added to party Netlist, Inc.(pty:pla) (Hartsell, Steven) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jaime K. Olin on behalf of Netlist, Inc.. Attorney Jaime K. Olin added to party Netlist, Inc.(pty:pla) (Olin, Jaime) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ryan A. Hargrave on behalf of Netlist, Inc.. Attorney Ryan A. Hargrave added to party Netlist, Inc.(pty:pla) (Hargrave, Ryan) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rex Hwang on behalf of Netlist, Inc.. Attorney Rex Hwang added to party Netlist, Inc.(pty:pla) (Hwang, Rex) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Sheetal S. Patel on behalf of Netlist, Inc.. Attorney Sheetal S. Patel added to party Netlist, Inc.(pty:pla) (Patel, Sheetal) (Entered: 04/28/2021)

Case assigned to Judge Alan D Albright. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (lad)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by J. Stephen Ravel on behalf of Netlist, Inc.. Attorney J. Stephen Ravel added to party Netlist, Inc.(pty:pla) (Ravel, J.) (Entered: 04/29/2021)

All parties shall comply with the Standing Orders of Judge Alan D. Albright located at https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/judges-information/standing-orders/. (lad)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Remark (No Doc#)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Netlist, Inc.. to Micron Technology, Inc.; Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc.; and Micron Technology Texas LLC (Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 06/14/2021)

Summons Issued as to Micron Technology, Inc.. (ir) (Entered: 06/14/2021)

Summons Issued as to Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc.. (ir) (Entered: 06/14/2021)

Summons Issued as to Micron Technology Texas LLC. (ir) (Entered: 06/14/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Netlist, Inc.. Micron Technology, Inc. served on 6/15/2021, answer due 7/6/2021. (Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 06/17/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Netlist, Inc.. Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. served on 6/15/2021, answer due 7/6/2021. (Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 06/17/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Netlist, Inc.. Micron Technology Texas LLC served on 6/15/2021, answer due 7/6/2021. (Skiermont, Paul) (Entered: 06/17/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rueckheim, Michael) (Entered: 06/29/2021)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rueckheim, Michael) (Entered: 06/29/2021)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

Set/Reset Answer Deadline

Reset Deadlines: Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas LLC and Micron Technology, Inc. answer due 8/20/2021. (lad)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against Netlist, Inc. by Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Arbaugh, Natalie) (Entered: 08/20/2021)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against Netlist, Inc. by Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Arbaugh, Natalie) (Entered: 08/20/2021)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against Netlist, Inc. by Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Arbaugh, Natalie) (Entered: 08/20/2021)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against Netlist, Inc. by Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Arbaugh, Natalie) (Entered: 08/20/2021)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against Netlist, Inc. by Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Arbaugh, Natalie) (Entered: 08/20/2021)

RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Arbaugh, Natalie) (Entered: 08/20/2021)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Katherine Kelly Vidal ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-15146597) by on behalf of Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Vidal, Katherine) (Entered: 08/23/2021)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

STATUS REPORT Case Readiness Status Report by Netlist, Inc.. (Hargrave, Ryan) (Entered: 08/27/2021)

NOTICE Regarding Agreed Extension of Time for Plaintiff to Serve its Preliminary Infringement Contentions by Netlist, Inc. (Ravel, J.) (Entered: 09/03/2021)

RESPONSE to 19 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, by Netlist, Inc.. (Hargrave, Ryan) (Entered: 09/10/2021)

MOTION for Entry of Scheduling Order by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Rueckheim, Michael) (Entered: 09/24/2021)

MOTION for Entry of Scheduling Order by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Rueckheim, Michael) (Entered: 09/24/2021)

MOTION for Entry of Scheduling Order by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Rueckheim, Michael) (Entered: 09/24/2021)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Markman Hearing set for 3/31/2022 09:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ir) (Entered: 10/06/2021)

Standing Order Regarding Order Governing Proceedings Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Entered: 10/13/2021)

NOTICE of Intent to Proceed with Venue Discovery by Netlist, Inc. (Hargrave, Ryan) (Entered: 11/30/2021)

NOTICE of Change of Address by Katherine Kelly Vidal (Vidal, Katherine) (Entered: 12/15/2021)

STIPULATION Defendants' Stipulation of Invalidity Contentions for U.S. Patent Nos. 9,824,035 and 10,268,608 by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Rueckheim, Michael) (Entered: 12/23/2021)

NOTICE of Filing Petitions for Inter Partes Review by Netlist, Inc. (Hargrave, Ryan) (Entered: 01/06/2022)

NOTICE of Change of Address by Michael R. Rueckheim (Rueckheim, Michael) (Entered: 01/19/2022)

Joint MOTION for Entry of Confidentiality and Protective Order by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Protective Order)(Hargrave, Ryan) (Entered: 01/20/2022)

AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ir) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

ORDER APPOINTING TECHNICAL ADVISOR. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (lad) (Entered: 02/04/2022)

STIPULATION Joint Stipulation to Transfer Venue to Austin Division by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rueckheim, Michael) (Entered: 02/11/2022)

DEFICIENCY NOTICE: re 43 Stipulation. Transfers must be accomplished via motion/order granting. Please refile as a motion. (sv) (Entered: 02/14/2022)

ORDER TRANSFERRING CASES TO THE AUSTIN DIVISION OF THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (sv) (Entered: 02/14/2022)

Case transferred from TXWD has been received and opened in TXWD District, austin Division as case number 1:22cv136. (sv)

Acknowledgment of District Case Transfer

ORDER, (Markman Hearing set for 3/31/2022 09:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright). Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2) (Entered: 03/03/2022)

ORDER WITHDRAWING 46 . Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (sv) (Entered: 03/03/2022)

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Katherine Vidal by Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., Micron Technology Texas LLC, Micron Technology, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rueckheim, Michael) (Entered: 04/06/2022)

DEFICIENCY NOTICE: re 48 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Katherine Vidal. The proposed order shall omit the word proposed from the title. Resubmit the proposed "Order" using the attachment event and link to motion. (sv) (Entered: 04/07/2022)

Micron Technology Texas LLC

Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc.

Micron Technology, Inc.

Netlist, Inc.