Federal Register #337-TA-1523

USITC Investigation of DDR5 DIMM DRAM Devices and Related Products

This opportunity involves a U.S. International Trade Commission investigation into alleged patent infringement concerning DDR5 generation DIMM DRAM devices and related products. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Netlist, Inc. - Micron Technology, Inc. - Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. - Lenovo Group Ltd. - Lenovo (United States) Inc. - Super Micro Computer, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - DDR5 generation DIMM DRAM devices - Products containing DDR5 DIMM DRAM (servers, computing systems, storage systems) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Investigation centers on alleged infringement of U.S. patents (10,025,731; 10,217,523; 12,373,366; 12,675,407) - Focus is on importation, sale for importation, and sale within the U.S. of the accused products - Potential outcomes include exclusion and cease and desist orders if violations are found - Determination of existence or establishment of a domestic industry is part of the investigation

Description

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 11, 2026, by Netlist, Inc. alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 related to the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States of certain DRAM devices, products containing the same, and components thereof. The complaint alleges infringement of specific U.S. patents and requests the Commission to institute an investigation and issue exclusion and cease and desist orders. The investigation will determine if there is a violation and if a domestic industry exists or is being established. The accused products include certain DDR5 generation DIMM DRAM devices and related products such as servers, computing systems, and storage systems.

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