Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al v. Netlist, Inc.
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. |
| Netlist, Inc. |
| 1:2025cv00626 |
| May 20, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware |
| Jennifer L Hall |
| Patent |
| 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Luke Norrell, F. Christopher Mizzo, James E. Marina, Cameron Lindsay, Todd M. Friedman, Gregory S. Arovas, Azaad Zimmermann, Gregory Polins & Michael A. Pearson, Jr for Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. & Samsung Semiconductor, 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. (slk) |
| Filing 42 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Greg Polins, Azaad Zimmermann, Cameron Lindsay, and Luke Norrell. ( re #40 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregory S. Arovas, F. Christopher Mizzo, Todd M. Friedman, Michael A. Pearson, Jr., James E. Marina, Greg Polins, Azaad Zimmermann, Cameron Lindsay, and Luke Norrell )( Payment of $ 200, receipt number ADEDC-4836456).(Raucci, Anthony) |
| Filing 41 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Gregory S. Arovas, F. Christopher Mizzo, Todd M. Friedman, Michael A. Pearson, Jr., and James E. Marina. ( re #40 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregory S. Arovas, F. Christopher Mizzo, Todd M. Friedman, Michael A. Pearson, Jr., James E. Marina, Greg Polins, Azaad Zimmermann, Cameron Lindsay, and Luke Norrell )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-4836453).(Raucci, Anthony) |
| Filing 40 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregory S. Arovas, F. Christopher Mizzo, Todd M. Friedman, Michael A. Pearson, Jr., James E. Marina, Greg Polins, Azaad Zimmermann, Cameron Lindsay, and Luke Norrell - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Raucci, Anthony) |
SO ORDERED, re #40 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Gregory S. Arovas, F. Christopher Mizzo, Todd M. Friedman, Michael A. Pearson, Jr., James E. Marina, Greg Polins, Azaad Zimmermann, Cameron Lindsay, and Luke Norrell filed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 11/13/2025. (ceg)
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| Filing 39 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance of Lindsey M. Gellar by Netlist, Inc. (Keller, Karen) |
| Filing 38 NOTICE of Filing of Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue in the Eastern District of Texas - by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Ex. A)(Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 37 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #33 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint, or, in the Alternative, To Transfer (D.I. 12) filed by Netlist, Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 9/17/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Lynch, Virginia) |
| Filing 36 REPLY BRIEF re #20 MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Complaint - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-C)(Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 35 NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Alice J. Ahn as co-counsel.. (Smith, Rodger) |
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SO ORDERED, re #34 Stipulation and Order to Extend Time for Plaintiffs to file a Reply in Support of Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint (D.I. #20 ). (*Reset Briefing Schedule re #20 MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Complaint: Reply Brief due 9/9/2025). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 9/2/2025. (ceg)
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| Filing 34 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiffs Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. to file a reply in support of Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint (D.I. 20) to September 9, 2025 - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 33 MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint, or, in the Alternative, To Transfer (D.I. 12) - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Raucci, Anthony) |
| Filing 32 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #20 MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Complaint filed by Netlist, Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 9/2/2025. (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)(Keller, Karen) |
| Filing 31 REQUEST for Oral Argument by Netlist, Inc. re #12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon First to File Rule MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas. (Gellar, Lindsey) |
| Filing 30 REPLY BRIEF re #12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon First to File Rule MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit M, #2 Exhibit N)(Lynch, Virginia) |
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Filing 29
SO ORDERED, re #27 Stipulation and Order to File Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint (D.I. #20 ) Under Seal. Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 8/14/2025. (ceg)
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SO ORDERED, re #27 Stipulation and Order to Extend Time for Defendant to Respond to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint to August 26, 2025. (*Reset Briefing Schedule re #20 MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Complaint: Answering Brief due 8/26/2025). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 8/14/2025. (ceg)
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| Filing 28 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Lynch, Virginia) |
| Filing 27 STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order Regarding Filing Under Seal - by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 26 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant Netlist, Inc. to respond to Plaintiffs Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., and Samsung Electronics America, Inc.'s Motion for Leave to File an Amended Complaint to August 26, 2025 - filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Lynch, Virginia) |
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Filing 25
ORAL ORDER: Plaintiffs filed a motion under seal (D.I. #20 ) without first obtaining leave from this Court. "The authority for filing a document under seal must be provided by a protective order or other order of the Court" (Electronic Filing of Sealed Civil Documents (Rev 3/29/17)). Plaintiff is to file a Motion for Leave to File Under Seal by August 11, 2025. Failure to timely file this motion may result in the document being unsealed. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 8/6/2025. (ceg)
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| Filing 24 REDACTED VERSION of #20 MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Complaint by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 23 DECLARATION of James Kiczek (Corrected Declaration) re #17 Declaration, #15 Answering Brief in Opposition, by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 22 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendant Netlist, Inc. to file the Reply Brief in Support of its Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint, or in the Alternative, to Transfer to August 15, 2025 - filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Lynch, Virginia) |
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SO ORDERED, re #22 Stipulation and Order to Extend Time for Defendant Netlist, Inc. to file the Reply Brief in Support of its Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint, or in the Alternative, to Transfer to August 15, 2025. (*Reset Briefing Schedule re #12 MOTION to Dismiss, or in the Alternative, MOTION to Transfer: Reply Brief due 8/15/2025). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 7/30/2025. (ceg)
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| Filing 21 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #20 MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Complaint filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 8/12/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-B)(Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 20 [SEALED] MOTION for Leave to File an Amended Complaint - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Amended Complaint, #2 Exhbits 1-6 to Amended Complaint, #3 Exhibit B - Redline)(Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 19 DECLARATION of Neal A. Hoopes re #15 Answering Brief in Opposition, by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 18 DECLARATION of Shanna Blair re #15 Answering Brief in Opposition, by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 17 DECLARATION of James Kiczek re #15 Answering Brief in Opposition, by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 16 DECLARATION of Danny Kim re #15 Answering Brief in Opposition, by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 15 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon First to File Rule MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 8/1/2025. (Smith, Rodger) |
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SO ORDERED, re #14 Stipulation and Order to Extend Time for Plaintiffs to respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (D.I. #12 ) to July 25, 2025. (*Reset Briefing Schedule re #12 MOTION to Dismiss Based upon First to File Rule, MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas: Answering Brief due 7/25/2025). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 6/23/2025. (ceg)
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| Filing 14 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiffs to respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 12) to July 25, 2025 - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 13 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #12 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 6/25/2025. (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, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L)(Keller, Karen) |
| Filing 12 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) |
| Filing 11 REDACTED VERSION of #2 Sealed Complaint for Declaratory Judgment of Non-Infringement, by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (ceg) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Peter A. Swanson,Thomas Garten,Brian Nester,Alice J. Ahn for Samsung Electronics America, Inc.,Peter A. Swanson,Thomas Garten,Brian Nester,Alice J. Ahn for Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.,Peter A. Swanson,Thomas Garten,Brian Nester,Alice J. Ahn for Samsung Semiconductor, 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. (scs) |
| Filing 10 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Brian Nester, Peter Swanson, Alice J. Ahn, and Thomas Garten. ( re #9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Brian Nester, Peter Swanson, Alice J. Ahn, and Thomas Garten )( Payment of $ 200, receipt number ADEDC-4694713).(Smith, Rodger) |
| Filing 9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Brian Nester, Peter Swanson, Alice J. Ahn, and Thomas Garten - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) |
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SO ORDERED, re #9 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Brian Nester, Peter Swanson, Alice J. Ahn, and Thomas Garten filed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/23/2025. (ceg)
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Filing 8
ORDER granting #1 Motion for Leave to File Complaint Under Seal. Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/22/2025. (ceg)
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| Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc..Netlist, Inc. served on 5/21/2025, answer due 6/11/2025. (Smith, Rodger) |
| Case Assigned to Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Please include the initials of the Judge (JLH) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb) |
| Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Netlist, Inc. on 5/20/2025. (jfm) |
| Filing 5 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. for Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; Corporate Parent Samsung Electronics America, Inc. for Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (jfm) |
| Filing 4 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 12,308,087 B2. (jfm) |
| Filing 3 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (jfm) |
| Filing 2 [SEALED] COMPLAINT for Declaratory Judgment of Non-Infringement with Jury Demand against Netlist, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4690679) - filed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm) |
| Filing 1 MOTION for Leave to File Complaint Under Seal - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Order)(jfm) |
| Remark: Exit Electronic Copies to Judge, JLH (jfm) |
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