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Netlist Secures $118 Million Verdict Against Samsung Amid Ongoing Patent Battles

2024-11-23 04:49:09.428000

Netlist, a company specializing in hybrid memory solutions, has recently secured a significant legal victory against Samsung. A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, awarded Netlist $118 million in damages after finding that Samsung willfully infringed on its patents related to high-performance memory products. This ruling follows a previous $303 million award against Samsung in 2023 for similar patent violations, highlighting the ongoing legal challenges Netlist faces in protecting its intellectual property rights [afac7a01].

In addition to the Samsung case, Netlist is also embroiled in a patent trial against Micron Technology, where a U.S. jury ordered Micron to pay $445 million in damages for infringing on Netlist's patents. The jury found that Micron's semiconductor-memory products infringed two of Netlist's patents, and the infringement was deemed willful, which could lead to the damages being tripled [5f5bbd80]. Micron has denied the allegations and argued that the patents are invalid, with one of the patents being invalidated by a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tribunal earlier this year [5f5bbd80].

Netlist's recent legal victories could bolster its market position, but the company continues to face significant challenges. Its Q2 2023 sales plummeted by over 80% year on year, and operating losses nearly tripled, raising concerns about its financial health. The ongoing legal battles have led to substantial legal expenses, impacting Netlist's market valuation [5f5bbd80]. Investors are advised to exercise caution, as the volatility associated with microcap stocks like Netlist can be significant.

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