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ITCJune 16, 2026·DN-3915·PRE-INSTITUTION COMPLAINT FILED

Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (II)

U.S. International Trade Commission

Holding

Netlist, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain DRAM devices, products containing the same, and components thereof, naming Samsung, Google, Super Micro, NVIDIA, and Broadcom entities as proposed respondents. The Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patents, and Netlist seeks a limited exclusion order, cease-and-desist orders, and bond during the Presidential review period.

Why It Matters

The complaint concerns DRAM memory technology and downstream products incorporating those devices, a commercially significant area for servers, AI/accelerated computing, cloud infrastructure, and consumer electronics. The Commission is soliciting public-interest comments on how exclusionary relief could affect U.S. public health and welfare, competitive conditions, domestic production of like articles, replacement capacity, and U.S. consumers.

Full Summary

Netlist, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain DRAM devices, products containing the same, and components thereof, naming Samsung, Google, Super Micro, NVIDIA, and Broadcom entities as proposed respondents. The Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patents, and Netlist seeks a limited exclusion order, cease-and-desist orders, and bond during the Presidential review period. The complaint concerns DRAM memory technology and downstream products incorporating those devices, a commercially significant area for servers, AI/accelerated computing, cloud infrastructure, and consumer electronics. The Commission is soliciting public-interest comments on how exclusionary relief could affect U.S. public health and welfare, competitive conditions, domestic production of like articles, replacement capacity, and U.S. consumers. Complainant: Netlist, Inc. Proposed respondents: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.; Google LLC; Super Micro Computer, Inc.; NVIDIA Corp.; Broadcom Inc. Products targeted: certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof Asserted patents: not identified in the Federal Register notice Relief sought: limited exclusion order, cease-and-desist orders, and bond during the 60-day Presidential review period

Key Points

  • Complainant: Netlist, Inc.
  • Proposed respondents: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.; Google LLC; Super Micro Computer, Inc.; NVIDIA Corp.; Broadcom Inc.
  • Products targeted: certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof
  • Asserted patents: not identified in the Federal Register notice
  • Relief sought: limited exclusion order, cease-and-desist orders, and bond during the 60-day Presidential review period
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