# USITC Initiates DRAM Patent Investigation

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has initiated a Section 337 investigation into alleged patent infringements involving certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing these devices, and related components. The investigation follows a complaint filed by Netlist, Inc. against multiple respondents including Micron Technology, Micron Semiconductor Products, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., and Lenovo Group Ltd. Potential outcomes of this investigation include trade exclusion orders and cease and desist directives that could impact the import and sale of the implicated products in the U.S. market.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should be aware that ongoing trade investigations can affect supply chain continuity and product availability for DRAM components critical to IT and defense systems.
- Agencies and contractors relying on DRAM products from the named respondents may face disruptions or need to evaluate alternative suppliers pending investigation outcomes.
- Companies involved in DRAM manufacturing or procurement should monitor the investigation closely and prepare for possible compliance with exclusion orders or licensing negotiations.
- The USITC contact number 202-205-1819 is available for inquiries related to this investigation, providing a direct channel for procurement and legal teams to obtain updates or clarifications.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)

### Vendors
- Netlist, Inc. (complainant)
- Micron Technology (respondent)
- Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. (respondent)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (respondent)
- Lenovo Group Ltd. (respondent)

### Sources
- [USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (III) | United States International Trade Commission](https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0923_69264.htm) - Usitc