USITC opens unusual AI-memory probe — five respondent groups named, no bans issued
TL;DR
USITC opened a Netlist memory-patent probe naming Samsung, Google, Super Micro, NVIDIA and Broadcom; no bans issued.
The US International Trade Commission opened a Section 337 investigation into DRAM and AI memory on July 15, naming five respondent groups at once. They include Samsung entities, Google, server maker Super Micro, NVIDIA, and Broadcom. Institution of the investigation is not a finding of infringement.
The case stems from Netlist's patent allegations. Netlist says US patent 12,646,537 covers HBM memory technology and 12,650,937 covers DDR5 RDIMM and MRDIMM technology. Those descriptions and infringement claims are Netlist's allegations; the commission has made no merits determination.
Netlist requested a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders covering accused semiconductors and related products. These are remedies sought by the complainant, not current import or sales bans. The investigation reaches AI infrastructure participants including Google and NVIDIA and also concerns Samsung memory products.
USITC said it will set a target date for completing the investigation within 45 days of institution. As of July 16, it had set no target date and issued no exclusion or cease-and-desist order against any respondent.
via Sina Finance / USITC / PR Newswire / IT Home
The case stems from Netlist's patent allegations. Netlist says US patent 12,646,537 covers HBM memory technology and 12,650,937 covers DDR5 RDIMM and MRDIMM technology. Those descriptions and infringement claims are Netlist's allegations; the commission has made no merits determination.
Netlist requested a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders covering accused semiconductors and related products. These are remedies sought by the complainant, not current import or sales bans. The investigation reaches AI infrastructure participants including Google and NVIDIA and also concerns Samsung memory products.
USITC said it will set a target date for completing the investigation within 45 days of institution. As of July 16, it had set no target date and issued no exclusion or cease-and-desist order against any respondent.
via Sina Finance / USITC / PR Newswire / IT Home
