Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al v. Netlist, Inc.
Plaintiff: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Defendant: Netlist, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2025cv01371
Filed: November 11, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Jennifer L Hall
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Declaratory Judgment
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 31, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 25 SO ORDERED, re #24 Stipulation and Order to Stay pending final disposition of the -1472 Investigation, including any appeals. (*Case stayed). Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 3/31/2026. (ceg)
March 30, 2026 Filing 24 STIPULATION to Stay and [Proposed] Order - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger)
March 19, 2026 Filing 23 REQUEST for Oral Argument by Netlist, Inc. re #14 MOTION to Dismiss for for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim or, in the alternative MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas (EDTX). (DiBenedetto, Emily)
March 12, 2026 Filing 22 REPLY BRIEF re #14 MOTION to Dismiss for for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim or, in the alternative MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas (EDTX) filed by Netlist, Inc.. (DiBenedetto, Emily)
March 6, 2026 Filing 21 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel - Greg Polins by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (Raucci, Anthony)
March 6, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Alan M. Rabinowitz 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)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re (19 in 1:25-cv-01371-JLH, 43 in 1:25-cv-00626-JLH, 238 in 1:21-cv-01453-JLH) Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Alan M. Rabinowitz filed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 3/5/2026. Associated Cases: 1:21-cv-01453-JLH, 1:25-cv-00626-JLH, 1:25-cv-01371-JLH(ceg)
March 4, 2026 Filing 20 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Alan M. Rabinowitz. ( re #19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Alan M. Rabinowitz )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4914828).(Raucci, Anthony)
March 4, 2026 Filing 19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Alan M. Rabinowitz - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Raucci, Anthony)
February 26, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #18 Stipulation and Order to Extend Time for Defendant Netlist, Inc. to file its Reply Brief in Support to March 12, 2026. (*Reset Briefing Schedule re #14 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim or, in the Alternative MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas: Reply Brief due 3/12/2026). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 2/26/2026. (ceg)
February 25, 2026 Filing 18 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendant Netlist, Inc. to file its reply brief in support of its Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 14) to March 12, 2026 - filed by Netlist, Inc.. (DiBenedetto, Emily)
February 19, 2026 Filing 17 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #14 MOTION to Dismiss for for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim or, in the alternative MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas (EDTX) filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 2/26/2026. (Smith, Rodger)
January 20, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #16 Stipulation and Order to Extend Time for Plaintiffs to respond to Netlist, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, to Transfer (D.I. #14 ) to February 19, 2026. (*Reset Briefing Schedule re #14 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim or, in the alternative, to Transfer: Answering Brief due 2/19/2026). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 1/20/2026. (ceg)
January 16, 2026 Filing 16 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiffs to respond to Netlist, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint or, in the Alternative, to Transfer (D.I. 14) to February 19, 2026 - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger)
January 6, 2026 CORRECTING ENTRY: The docket text for D.I. #14 and #15 has been modified to properly reflect that the motion to dismiss is for "Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction" and "Failure to State a Claim", not for Improper Venue per the filer's request. (ceg)
January 5, 2026 Filing 15 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #14 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim or, in the alternative, MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas, filed by Netlist, Inc.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 1/20/2026. (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, #13 Exhibit M, #14 Exhibit N, #15 Exhibit O, #16 Exhibit P, #17 Exhibit Q, #18 Exhibit R, #19 Exhibit S, #20 Exhibit T, #21 Exhibit U, #22 Exhibit V)(Lynch, Virginia) Modified on 1/6/2026 (ceg).
January 5, 2026 Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim or, in the alternative, MOTION to Transfer Case to Eastern District of Texas - filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lynch, Virginia) Modified docket text on 1/6/2026 (ceg).
December 30, 2025 Filing 13 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel (Ben Yenerall) - by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (Smith, Rodger)
December 18, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, granting #12 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. (*Reset Answer Deadlines: Netlist, Inc. answer due 1/5/2026). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 12/18/2025. (ceg)
December 17, 2025 Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer - filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Lynch, Virginia)
December 1, 2025 Filing 11 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Lynch, Virginia)
December 1, 2025 Filing 10 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to move, plead, or otherwise respond to the Complaint (D.I. 1) to December 17, 2025 - filed by Netlist, Inc.. (Lynch, Virginia)
December 1, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #10 Stipulation and Order to Extend Time to move, plead, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to December 17, 2025. (*Reset Answer Deadlines: Netlist, Inc. answer due 12/17/2025). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 12/1/2025. (ceg)
November 21, 2025 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Gregory S. Arovas for Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and 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. (jmn)
November 21, 2025 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Gregory Polins for Samsung Electronics America, Inc.,Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.,and 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. (jmn)
November 21, 2025 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Michael A. Pearson, Jr for Samsung Electronics America, Inc.,Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and 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. (jmn)
November 21, 2025 Pro Hac Vice Attorney James E. Marina for Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and 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. (jmn)
November 21, 2025 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Todd M. Friedman for Samsung Electronics America, Inc., for Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and 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. (jmn)
November 21, 2025 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Azaad Zimmermann for Samsung Electronics America, Inc.,Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and 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. (jmn)
November 21, 2025 Pro Hac Vice Attorney F. Christopher Mizzo for Samsung Electronics America, Inc.,Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and 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. (jmn)
November 21, 2025 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Cameron Lindsay for Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and 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. (jmn)
November 20, 2025 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #7 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 11/20/2025. (ceg)
November 19, 2025 Case Assigned to Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Please include the initials of the Judge (JLH) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
November 13, 2025 Filing 9 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Greg Polins, Azaad Zimmermann, Cameron Lindsay, and Luke Norrell. ( re #7 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-4836460).(Raucci, Anthony)
November 13, 2025 Filing 8 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 #7 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-4836459).(Raucci, Anthony)
November 13, 2025 Filing 7 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)
November 12, 2025 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America, Inc..Netlist, Inc. served on 11/12/2025, answer due 12/3/2025. (Smith, Rodger)
November 12, 2025 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Netlist, Inc. on 11/12/2025. (jfm)
November 11, 2025 Filing 4 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and Other Affiliate Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. for Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. and Corporate Parent Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. for Samsung Electronics America, Inc. - filed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (jfm)
November 11, 2025 Filing 3 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 9,824,035 B2. (jfm)
November 11, 2025 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (jfm)
November 11, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Netlist, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4834720) - filed by Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(jfm)

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Plaintiff: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Represented By: Anthony David Raucci
Represented By: Rodger Dallery Smith, II
Represented By: Todd M. Friedman
Represented By: Michael A. Pearson, Jr.
Represented By: James E. Marina
Represented By: Gregory S. Arovas
Represented By: F. Christopher Mizzo
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Plaintiff: Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.
Represented By: Anthony David Raucci
Represented By: Rodger Dallery Smith, II
Represented By: Todd M. Friedman
Represented By: Michael A. Pearson, Jr.
Represented By: James E. Marina
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Plaintiff: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Represented By: Anthony David Raucci
Represented By: Rodger Dallery Smith, II
Represented By: Todd M. Friedman
Represented By: Michael A. Pearson, Jr.
Represented By: James E. Marina
Represented By: Gregory S. Arovas
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Represented By: Azaad Zimmermann
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Defendant: Netlist, Inc.
Represented By: Virginia Lynch
Represented By: Emily DiBenedetto
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