ITC launches patent investigation into Samsung, Google and Super Micro

The U.S. International Trade Commission has voted to institute an investigation into Samsung and two of its customers, Google and Super Micro Computer, following a complaint filed by Netlist Inc. (OTCQB: NLST) on September 30, 2025.

The investigation will examine whether Samsung memory products should be banned from importation into the United States for allegedly infringing six Netlist patents. The patents in question are U.S. Patent Nos. 12,737,366, 10,025,731, 10,268,608, 10,217,523, 9,824,035, and 12,308,087.

The investigation covers DDR5 memory modules, including DDR5 RDIMM, UDIMM, SODIMM, and MRDIMM products, as well as high-bandwidth memory. Netlist is seeking exclusion and cease and desist orders to prevent importation of what it claims are infringing products by the three companies.

"We are pleased with the ITC's decision to investigate the unfair trade practices of the Respondents," said C.K. Hong, Netlist's Chief Executive Officer. "We remain committed to preventing the use of Netlist's intellectual property without a license."

Netlist describes itself as a developer of advanced memory and storage solutions with a portfolio of patented technologies. The company's announcement was made in a press release statement.

The ITC will determine during the course of its investigation whether the companies' products violate Netlist's patent rights and warrant import restrictions.

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