SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., et al v. DOD, et al
| SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. |
| United States Department of Defense, Peter B. Hegseth, in his official capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Defense, Vic S. Ramdass, in his official capacity as Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and Michael Cadenazzi, in his official capacity as Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy |
| 25-5367 |
| October 16, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit |
| Other Statutes APA/Review Agency |
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 SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. v. DOD
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| TRANSCRIPT [2160108] of oral argument (For Internal Use Only: Transcript is only available to court staff) . [25-5367] [Entered: 02/20/2026 09:39 AM] |
| ORAL ARGUMENT HELD before Judges Srinivasan, Wilkins and Garcia. [25-5367] [Entered: 02/06/2026 12:31 PM] |
| FORM 72 submitted by arguing attorney, Derek L. Shaffer, on behalf of Appellants SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. (For Internal Use Only: Form is restricted to protect counsel's personal contact information) . [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 01/28/2026 06:01 PM] |
| FORM 72 submitted by arguing attorney, Urja Mittal, on behalf of Appellees Peter B. Hegseth, DOD and Michael Cadenazzi (For Internal Use Only: Form is restricted to protect counsel's personal contact information) . [25-5367] (Swingle, Sharon) [Entered: 01/27/2026 03:30 PM] |
| PER CURIAM ORDER [2156144] filed allocating oral argument time as follows: Appellants - 10 Minutes, Appellees - 10 Minutes. One counsel per side to argue; directing party to file Form 72 notice of arguing attorney by 01/29/2026 [25-5367] [Entered: 01/27/2026 12:42 PM] |
| LETTER [2155446] regarding oral argument matter [Oral Argument and Classified Information] filed by Michael Cadenazzi, DOD and Peter B. Hegseth [Service Date: 01/22/2026 ] [25-5367] (Mittal, Urja) [Entered: 01/22/2026 02:06 PM] |
| NOTICE [2155287] Lodging of Classified Material filed by Michael Cadenazzi, DOD and Peter B. Hegseth [Service Date: 01/21/2026 ] [25-5367] (Mittal, Urja) [Entered: 01/21/2026 06:41 PM] |
| CLASSIFIED EX PARTE SUPPLEMENT [2155435] to appendix [2149299-2] filed by Michael Cadenazzi, Peter B. Hegseth and DOD [Service Date: 01/21/2026 ] [25-5367] [Entered: 01/22/2026 01:56 PM] |
| APPELLANT REPLY BRIEF [2151386] filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. [Service Date: 12/19/2025 ] Length of Brief: 6,493 Words.. [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 12/19/2025 04:09 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2150293] filed scheduling oral argument on Friday, 02/06/2026. [25-5367] [Entered: 12/15/2025 09:48 AM] |
| LETTER [2150080] advising of arguing counsel's availability for oral argument filed by Michael Cadenazzi, DOD and Peter B. Hegseth [Service Date: 12/11/2025 ] [25-5367] (Mittal, Urja) [Entered: 12/11/2025 05:57 PM] |
| NOTICE [2149964] Regarding Motion to Coordinate Briefing Schedules in Related Case filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. [Service Date: 12/11/2025 ] [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 12/11/2025 11:25 AM] |
| PER ABOVE ORDER lodged appendix [2148382-2] is filed [25-5367] [Entered: 12/08/2025 03:38 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2149293] filed granting the government's unopposed motion for leave to file supplemental appendix of classifed ex parte and under seal material [ # 2148499-2 ]; The Clerk is directed to file the lodged supplemental appendix [2148382-2]. [25-5367] [Entered: 12/08/2025 03:24 PM] |
| APPELLEE BRIEF [2148512] filed by Michael Cadenazzi, DOD and Peter B. Hegseth [Service Date: 12/03/2025 ] Length of Brief: 10,078 words. [25-5367] (Mittal, Urja) [Entered: 12/03/2025 09:32 PM] |
| UNOPPOSED MOTION [2148499] for leave to file appendix, to supplement the appendix filed by Michael Cadenazzi, DOD and Peter B. Hegseth [Service Date: 12/03/2025 ] Length Certification: 912 words. [25-5367] (Mittal, Urja) [Entered: 12/03/2025 05:12 PM] |
| CLASSIFIED EX PARTE SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX [2148382] lodged by Michael Cadenazzi, Peter B. Hegseth and DOD. [Volumes: 1] [Service Date:12/03/2025 ] [25-5367] [Entered: 12/03/2025 01:15 PM] |
| CERTIFICATE AS TO PARTIES, RULINGS AND RELATED CASES [2145623] filed by DOD, Peter B. Hegseth and Vic S. Ramdass [Service Date: 11/17/2025 ] [25-5367] (Mittal, Urja) [Entered: 11/17/2025 11:16 AM] |
| LETTER [2145624] advising of arguing counsel's availability for oral argument filed by DOD, Peter B. Hegseth and Vic S. Ramdass [Service Date: 11/17/2025 ] [25-5367] (Mittal, Urja) [Entered: 11/17/2025 11:19 AM] |
| PER ABOVE ORDER lodged appendix [ # 2143948-2 ] is filed [25-5367] [Entered: 11/10/2025 04:19 PM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2144686] filed granting motion to supplement appendix [ # 2143947-2 ]; The Clerk is directed to file appendix [ # 2143948-2 ] [25-5367] [Entered: 11/10/2025 04:16 PM] |
| PER CURIAM ORDER [2144229] filed ORDERED that the following remainder of the briefing schedule will apply: Appellees' Brief due 12/03/2025. Reply Brief due 12/24/2025 (SEE ORDER FOR MORE DETAILS). Before Judges: Henderson, Wilkins and Pan. [25-5367] [Entered: 11/06/2025 04:36 PM] |
| JOINT SUPPLEMENTAL APPENDIX [2143948] lodged by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.. [Volumes: 1] [Service Date:11/05/2025 ] [25-5367]--[Edited 11/06/2025 by FAW--Modified Event From Filed to Lodged] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 11/05/2025 03:26 PM] |
| MOTION [2143947] to supplement the appendix filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. (Service Date: 11/05/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 67 Words. [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 11/05/2025 03:17 PM] |
| DOCKETING STATEMENT [2143454] filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. [Service Date: 11/03/2025 ] [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 11/03/2025 10:42 AM] |
| CERTIFICATE AS TO PARTIES, RULINGS AND RELATED CASES [2143448] filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. [Service Date: 11/03/2025 ] [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 11/03/2025 10:30 AM] |
| STATEMENT OF INTENT REGARDING APPENDIX DEFERRAL [2143449] filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. [Service Date: 11/03/2025 ] Intent: AppxNotDeferred [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 11/03/2025 10:36 AM] |
| STATEMENT OF ISSUES [2143451] filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. [Service Date: 11/03/2025 ] [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 11/03/2025 10:38 AM] |
| UNDERLYING DECISION IN CASE [2143462] submitted by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. [Service Date: 11/03/2025 ] [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 11/03/2025 11:00 AM] |
| TRANSCRIPT STATUS REPORT [2143458] filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. [Service Date: 11/03/2025 ]. Status of Transcripts: Final - All transcripts needed for the appeal have been completed and received. [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 11/03/2025 10:51 AM] |
| APPELLANT BRIEF [2143617] filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. [Service Date: 11/03/2025 ] Length of Brief: 12,068 words. [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 11/03/2025 06:54 PM] |
| APPENDIX [2143620] filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. [Volumes: 3] [Service Date: 11/03/2025 ] [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 11/03/2025 07:10 PM] |
| REPLY [2143622] filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. to response [ # 2142375-2 ] [Service Date: 11/03/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 496 words. [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 11/03/2025 07:21 PM] |
| RESPONSE [2142375] to motion for other relief [ # 2140964-2 ] filed by DOD, Peter B. Hegseth and Vic S. Ramdass [Service Date: 10/27/2025 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 633 words. [25-5367] (Mittal, Urja) [Entered: 10/27/2025 08:09 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2141127] filed by Urja Mittal and co-counsel Sharon Swingle on behalf of Appellees DOD, Peter B. Hegseth and Vic S. Ramdass. [25-5367] (Mittal, Urja) [Entered: 10/20/2025 01:31 PM] |
| ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2140963] filed by Derek L. Shaffer and co-counsel Alexander J. Van Dyke on behalf of Appellants SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd.. [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 10/17/2025 06:48 PM] |
| MOTION [2140964] to Coordinate and Expedite Briefing and Argument. filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. (Service Date: 10/17/2025 by CM/ECF NDA) Length Certification: 1060 Words.. [25-5367] (Shaffer, Derek) [Entered: 10/17/2025 07:03 PM] |
| NOTICE OF APPEAL [2140478] seeking review of a decision by the U.S. District Court in 1:24-cv-02970-PLF filed by SZ DJI Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. and SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.. Appeal assigned USCA Case Number: 25-5367. [25-5367] [Entered: 10/16/2025 11:21 AM] |
| CLERK'S ORDER [2140484] filed directing party to file initial submissions: APPELLANT docketing statement due 11/17/2025. APPELLANT certificate as to parties due 11/17/2025. APPELLANT statement of issues due 11/17/2025. APPELLANT underlying decision due 11/17/2025. APPELLANT deferred appendix statement due 11/17/2025. APPELLANT entry of appearance due 11/17/2025. APPELLANT transcript status report due 11/17/2025. APPELLANT procedural motions due 11/17/2025. APPELLANT dispositive motions due 12/01/2025; directing party to file initial submissions: APPELLEE certificate as to parties due 11/17/2025. APPELLEE entry of appearance due 11/17/2025. APPELLEE procedural motions due 11/17/2025. APPELLEE dispositive motions due 12/01/2025 [25-5367] [Entered: 10/16/2025 11:24 AM] |
| US CIVIL CASE docketed. [25-5367] [Entered: 10/16/2025 11:20 AM] |
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| Plaintiff: SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. | |
| Represented By: | Derek Lawrence Shaffer |
| Represented By: | Alexander Jerome Van Dyke |
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| Defendant: United States Department of Defense | |
| Represented By: | Brett A. Shumate |
| Represented By: | Sharon Swingle |
| Represented By: | Urja Mittal |
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| Defendant: Peter B. Hegseth, in his official capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Defense | |
| Represented By: | Brett A. Shumate |
| Represented By: | Sharon Swingle |
| Represented By: | Urja Mittal |
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| Defendant: Vic S. Ramdass, in his official capacity as Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy | |
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| Defendant: Michael Cadenazzi, in his official capacity as Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy | |
| Represented By: | Brett A. Shumate |
| Represented By: | Sharon Swingle |
| Represented By: | Urja Mittal |
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