Nidec Corporation v. Seagate Technology LLC

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US8737017	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US9742239	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US9935528	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US10407775	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US10460767	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT for PATENT INFRINGEMENT- filed with Jury Demand against Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte. Ltd., Seagate Technology (Netherlands) B.V., Seagate Technology LLC - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3469606.) - filed by Nidec Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-H, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(sam) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

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COMPLAINT for PATENT INFRINGEMENT- filed with Jury Demand against Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte. Ltd., Seagate Technology (Netherlands) B.V., Seagate Technology LLC - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3469606.) - filed by Nidec Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-H, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(sam) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

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COMPLAINT for PATENT INFRINGEMENT- filed with Jury Demand against Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte. Ltd., Seagate Technology (Netherlands) B.V., Seagate Technology LLC - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3469606.) - filed by Nidec Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-H, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(sam) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (sam) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 8,737,017 ;9,742,239 ;9,935,528 ;10,407,775 ;10,460,767. (sam) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Nidec Corporation. (sam) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Nidec Corporation. Seagate Technology LLC served on 1/19/2021, answer due 2/9/2021. (Balick, Steven) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

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No Summons Issued. (sam)

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No Summons Issued

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Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gerald F. Ivey, Naoki Yoshida, Benjamin R. Schlesinger, Robert K. High, and Jinwoo Kim - filed by Nidec Corporation. (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 01/27/2021)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jinwoo Kim for Nidec Corporation 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. (kmd)

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SO ORDERED, re 6 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gerald F. Ivey, Naoki Yoshida, Benjamin R. Schlesinger, Robert K. High, and Jinwoo Kim, filed by Nidec Corporation. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/27/2021. (nms)

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SO ORDERED

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Pro Hac Vice Attorneys Gerald F. Ivey, Naoki Yoshida, Benjamin R. Schlesinger, Robert K. High for Nidec Corporation 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. (kmd)

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STIPULATION and Proposed Order Extending Time to Respond to Complaint, by Seagate Technology LLC. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) Modified on 2/5/2021 (nms). (Entered: 02/05/2021)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Francis DiGiovanni on behalf of Seagate Technology LLC (DiGiovanni, Francis) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Thatcher A. Rahmeier on behalf of Seagate Technology LLC (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

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~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND SO ORDERED

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SO ORDERED, re 7 Stipulation and Proposed Order Extending Time to Respond to Complaint (*Reset Answer Deadlines: Seagate Technology LLC answer due 3/11/2021). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/5/2021. (nms)

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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David J.F. Gross, Katherine S. Razavi, Chad Drown - filed by Seagate Technology LLC. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 03/09/2021)

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SO ORDERED, re 10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David J.F. Gross, Katherine S. Razavi, Chad Drown, filed by Seagate Technology LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/9/2021. (nms)

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Pro Hac Vice Attorneys David J.F. Gross, Katherine S. Razavi, Chad M. Drown for Seagate Technology LLC 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. (kmd)

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SO ORDERED

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MOTION to File Under Seal and For Confidential Treatment of, and for Entry of Redacted Versions of, Certain Filings - filed by Seagate Technology LLC. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

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DECLARATION of Chris Woldemar re 11 MOTION to File Under Seal and For Confidential Treatment of, and for Entry of Redacted Versions of, Certain Filings, by Seagate Technology LLC. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) Modified on 3/11/2021 (nms). (Entered: 03/11/2021)

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MOTION to Stay or Dismiss This Lawsuit and Compel Arbitration - filed by Seagate Technology LLC. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

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[SEALED] OPENING BRIEF in Support re 13 MOTION to Stay or Dismiss This Lawsuit and Compel Arbitration filed by Seagate Technology LLC.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 3/25/2021. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

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[SEALED] DECLARATION re 13 MOTION to Stay or Dismiss This Lawsuit and Compel Arbitration, by Seagate Technology LLC. (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)(Rahmeier, Thatcher) Modified on 3/11/2021 (nms). (Entered: 03/11/2021)

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NOTICE of Service re 11 MOTION to File Under Seal and For Confidential Treatment of, and for Entry of Redacted Versions of, Certain Filings, 12 Declaration, 15 Declaration, 13 and 14 Opening Brief in Support, by Seagate Technology LLC.(Rahmeier, Thatcher) Modified on 3/12/2021 (nms). (Entered: 03/11/2021)

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ORDER: The Motion to File Under Seal and For Confidential Treatment of, and for Entry of Redacted Versions of, Certain Filings (D.I. 11 ) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/12/2021. (nms) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

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REDACTED VERSION of 14 Opening Brief in Support by Seagate Technology LLC. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 03/19/2021)

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REDACTED VERSION of 15 Declaration of Thatcher A. Rahmeier, by Seagate Technology LLC. (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)(Rahmeier, Thatcher) Modified on 3/19/2021 (nms). (Entered: 03/19/2021)

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MOTION to Enjoin Arbitration - filed by Nidec Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 7.1.1 Certificate, # 2 Proposed Order)(Balick, Steven) Modified on 3/26/2021 (nms). (Entered: 03/25/2021)

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Combined Opening and Answering Brief re 20 MOTION to Enjoin Arbitration, and 13 MOTION to Stay or Dismiss This Lawsuit and Compel Arbitration, filed by Nidec Corporation.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 4/8/2021. Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 4/1/2021. (Balick, Steven) Modified on 3/26/2021 (nms). (Entered: 03/25/2021)

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DECLARATION of Benjamin R. Schlesinger re 21 Combined Opening and Answering Brief, by Nidec Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-H)(Balick, Steven) Modified on 3/26/2021 (nms). (Entered: 03/25/2021)

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Combined Answering and Reply Brief re 20 MOTION to Enjoin Arbitration, and 13 MOTION to Stay or Dismiss This Lawsuit and Compel Arbitration, filed by Seagate Technology LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 4/8/2021. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) Modified on 4/5/2021 (nms). (Entered: 04/01/2021)

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[SEALED] REPLY BRIEF re 20 MOTION to Enjoin Arbitration filed by Nidec Corporation. (Mayo, Andrew) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/9/2021: # 1 Certificate of Service) (nms). (Entered: 04/08/2021)

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REQUEST for Oral Argument by Nidec Corporation re 20 MOTION to Enjoin Arbitration, 13 MOTION to Stay or Dismiss This Lawsuit and Compel Arbitration . (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 04/08/2021)

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Deficiency Notice

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DEFICIENCY NOTICE by the Court issued to Nidec Corporation re 24 Sealed Reply Brief. This filing does not comply with Local Rule 5.2(b)(1). Plaintiff is directed to supplement the docket accordingly. (nms)

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CORRECTING ENTRY: A certificate of service has been added to D.I. 24 per counsel's request. The certificate of service was inadvertently omitted at the initial time of filing. (nms)

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Deficiency re Redacted Documents

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REDACTION NOTICE: In accordance with section G of the Administrative Procedures Governing Filing and Service by Electronic Means, redacted versions of sealed documents shall be filed electronically within 7 days of the filing of the sealed document. The records of this case do not reflect the filing of a redacted version of DI # 24 . (nms)

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REDACTED VERSION of 24 Reply Brief by Nidec Corporation. (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 04/20/2021)

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MEMORANDUM ORDER: Defendant Seagate's motion to stay or dismiss this lawsuit and compel arbitration (D.I. 13 ) is GRANTED and Plaintiff's motion to enjoin arbitration (D.I. 20 ) is DENIED. The case is STAYED. The case will be administratively closed. The parties are to promptly advise when the arbitration is concluded or in six months, whichever occurs first. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/20/2021. (nms)

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nidec Corporation (Balick, Steven) (Entered: 11/15/2021)

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SO ORDERED Granting 28 Notice of Dismissal With Prejudice (***Civil Case Terminated). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/17/2021. (nms) (Entered: 11/17/2021)

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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 8,737,017; 9,742,239; 9,935,528; 10,407,775; 10,460,767. (Attachments: # 1 Order)(nms) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Seagate Technology (Netherlands) B.V. Follow

Represented By

Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte. Ltd. Follow

Represented By

Seagate Technology LLC Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Nidec Corporation Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (sam) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 8,737,017 ;9,742,239 ;9,935,528 ;10,407,775 ;10,460,767. (sam) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Nidec Corporation. (sam) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Nidec Corporation. Seagate Technology LLC served on 1/19/2021, answer due 2/9/2021. (Balick, Steven) (Entered: 01/19/2021)

No Summons Issued. (sam)

No Summons Issued

Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gerald F. Ivey, Naoki Yoshida, Benjamin R. Schlesinger, Robert K. High, and Jinwoo Kim - filed by Nidec Corporation. (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 01/27/2021)

Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jinwoo Kim for Nidec Corporation 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. (kmd)

SO ORDERED, re 6 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gerald F. Ivey, Naoki Yoshida, Benjamin R. Schlesinger, Robert K. High, and Jinwoo Kim, filed by Nidec Corporation. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/27/2021. (nms)

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SO ORDERED

Pro Hac Vice Attorneys Gerald F. Ivey, Naoki Yoshida, Benjamin R. Schlesinger, Robert K. High for Nidec Corporation 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. (kmd)

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STIPULATION and Proposed Order Extending Time to Respond to Complaint, by Seagate Technology LLC. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) Modified on 2/5/2021 (nms). (Entered: 02/05/2021)

NOTICE of Appearance by Francis DiGiovanni on behalf of Seagate Technology LLC (DiGiovanni, Francis) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

NOTICE of Appearance by Thatcher A. Rahmeier on behalf of Seagate Technology LLC (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline AND SO ORDERED

SO ORDERED, re 7 Stipulation and Proposed Order Extending Time to Respond to Complaint (*Reset Answer Deadlines: Seagate Technology LLC answer due 3/11/2021). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/5/2021. (nms)

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David J.F. Gross, Katherine S. Razavi, Chad Drown - filed by Seagate Technology LLC. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 03/09/2021)

SO ORDERED, re 10 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David J.F. Gross, Katherine S. Razavi, Chad Drown, filed by Seagate Technology LLC. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/9/2021. (nms)

Pro Hac Vice Attorneys David J.F. Gross, Katherine S. Razavi, Chad M. Drown for Seagate Technology LLC 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. (kmd)

SO ORDERED

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MOTION to File Under Seal and For Confidential Treatment of, and for Entry of Redacted Versions of, Certain Filings - filed by Seagate Technology LLC. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

DECLARATION of Chris Woldemar re 11 MOTION to File Under Seal and For Confidential Treatment of, and for Entry of Redacted Versions of, Certain Filings, by Seagate Technology LLC. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) Modified on 3/11/2021 (nms). (Entered: 03/11/2021)

MOTION to Stay or Dismiss This Lawsuit and Compel Arbitration - filed by Seagate Technology LLC. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

[SEALED] OPENING BRIEF in Support re 13 MOTION to Stay or Dismiss This Lawsuit and Compel Arbitration filed by Seagate Technology LLC.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 3/25/2021. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 03/11/2021)

ORDER: The Motion to File Under Seal and For Confidential Treatment of, and for Entry of Redacted Versions of, Certain Filings (D.I. 11 ) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/12/2021. (nms) (Entered: 03/12/2021)

REDACTED VERSION of 14 Opening Brief in Support by Seagate Technology LLC. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) (Entered: 03/19/2021)

MOTION to Enjoin Arbitration - filed by Nidec Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 7.1.1 Certificate, # 2 Proposed Order)(Balick, Steven) Modified on 3/26/2021 (nms). (Entered: 03/25/2021)

DECLARATION of Benjamin R. Schlesinger re 21 Combined Opening and Answering Brief, by Nidec Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-H)(Balick, Steven) Modified on 3/26/2021 (nms). (Entered: 03/25/2021)

Combined Answering and Reply Brief re 20 MOTION to Enjoin Arbitration, and 13 MOTION to Stay or Dismiss This Lawsuit and Compel Arbitration, filed by Seagate Technology LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 4/8/2021. (Rahmeier, Thatcher) Modified on 4/5/2021 (nms). (Entered: 04/01/2021)

[SEALED] REPLY BRIEF re 20 MOTION to Enjoin Arbitration filed by Nidec Corporation. (Mayo, Andrew) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/9/2021: # 1 Certificate of Service) (nms). (Entered: 04/08/2021)

REQUEST for Oral Argument by Nidec Corporation re 20 MOTION to Enjoin Arbitration, 13 MOTION to Stay or Dismiss This Lawsuit and Compel Arbitration . (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 04/08/2021)

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Deficiency Notice

DEFICIENCY NOTICE by the Court issued to Nidec Corporation re 24 Sealed Reply Brief. This filing does not comply with Local Rule 5.2(b)(1). Plaintiff is directed to supplement the docket accordingly. (nms)

CORRECTING ENTRY: A certificate of service has been added to D.I. 24 per counsel's request. The certificate of service was inadvertently omitted at the initial time of filing. (nms)

Deficiency re Redacted Documents

REDACTED VERSION of 24 Reply Brief by Nidec Corporation. (Mayo, Andrew) (Entered: 04/20/2021)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Nidec Corporation (Balick, Steven) (Entered: 11/15/2021)

SO ORDERED Granting 28 Notice of Dismissal With Prejudice (***Civil Case Terminated). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/17/2021. (nms) (Entered: 11/17/2021)

Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 8,737,017; 9,742,239; 9,935,528; 10,407,775; 10,460,767. (Attachments: # 1 Order)(nms) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

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Seagate Technology (Netherlands) B.V.

Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte. Ltd.

Seagate Technology LLC

Nidec Corporation