Netlist files complaint seeking US import ban on Micron chips

Google: Google is a technology company heavily invested in AI infrastructure and computing products. Its servers and other hardware using Micron memory chips are specifically named in Netlist's request for an import ban over alleged patent violations. Micron: Micron Technology is a major producer of memory chips, including dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices. It is the primary target of Netlist's latest ITC complaint alleging patent infringement in chips incorporated into AI computing products from several tech firms. Nvidia: Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units and AI accelerators. The company’s GPUs and related products that incorporate the disputed Micron memory technology are included in the ITC complaint filed by Netlist. Netlist: Netlist is a computer-memory company focused on developing advanced memory technologies for modern computing applications. In this case, it filed a new complaint at the U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday seeking to block imports of Micron chips alleged to infringe its patents on high bandwidth memory, which are used in AI products. CEO C.K. Hong stated that the action protects the company's foundational technologies now central to expanding AI infrastructure. Broadcom: Broadcom is a semiconductor company whose products, including those for AI applications, utilize Micron memory chips named in the patent dispute. It is listed among the entities whose imports Netlist seeks to restrict via the U.S. trade tribunal. C.K. Hong: C.K. Hong is the CEO of Netlist. He issued a statement highlighting the company's long-term development of memory technologies and its commitment to safeguarding them against unauthorized use in the context of the new ITC filing. Patent Dispute: Netlist filed a prior ITC complaint against Micron in August regarding memory chips used in products from Super Micro Computer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Lenovo. AI Infrastructure: Netlist's patented high bandwidth memory technology is described as foundational to the rapidly expanding AI computing sector.