Netlist seeks U.S. import ban on Micron AI memory chips

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Netlist seeks import ban on Micron chips

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Netlist filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission seeking to block imports of Micron memory chips and products over alleged patent infringement.
The complaint targets Micron products used by Google, Nvidia, Broadcom, and others, citing two Netlist patents related to high bandwidth memory technology in AI hardware.
In 2024, Netlist won a $445 million verdict against Micron and separately settled a $421 million patent infringement case with Samsung in Texas federal court.

Trade complaint targets AI hardware imports

As reported by Reuters, Netlist said on Tuesday that it filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission seeking to stop imports of Micron memory chips and products containing them on patent infringement grounds.

The complaint, first filed under seal on Friday, alleges that Micron's chips and products from Google, Nvidia and Broadcom infringe two Netlist patents related to high bandwidth memory technology. Netlist is asking the tribunal to block imports of Micron dynamic random access memory devices as well as graphics processing units, servers and other products that incorporate the disputed technology.

Micron, Google, Nvidia and Broadcom did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Tuesday. In a statement, Netlist Chief Executive C.K. Hong said the company has spent decades developing advanced memory technologies now used in expanding AI infrastructure and that the case reflects its effort to protect those technologies from unauthorized use.

Patent campaign adds pressure in memory sector

The latest filing adds to a broader legal campaign by Netlist against major memory suppliers and technology companies tied to AI infrastructure. In 2024, the company won a $445 million patent infringement verdict against Micron in federal court in Marshall, Texas.

Netlist also filed another International Trade Commission complaint against Micron in August over memory chips used in products made by Super Micro Computer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Lenovo. In a separate dispute, Netlist settled a memory patent case with Samsung in August after winning $421 million in patent verdicts against the Korean technology company in the same Texas court.

Our earlier report on Ontario’s response to the latest U.S. import restrictions outlined how the province expanded access to the Protect Ontario Financing Program and the Ontario Together Trade Fund to support businesses hit by new bans and higher tariffs. We noted that the measures aim to cushion short-term disruption, diversify trade away from heavy U.S. dependence, and strengthen resilience through internal trade initiatives and export missions.

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