Core Viewpoint - Micron is attempting to overturn a court ruling that allowed Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC) access to 73 pages of confidential 3D NAND technology documents, citing national security concerns [1][4]. Group 1: Legal Dispute Overview - The legal dispute centers around YMTC's allegations of patent infringement against Micron regarding its 3D NAND storage products [2]. - A lower court had previously allowed YMTC to access the confidential documents during the evidence disclosure process, which was governed by a protective order [4][5]. - Micron has filed for a "mandamus" order with the Supreme Court to challenge the lower court's decision [1]. Group 2: Protective Order Details - The protective order limits access to sensitive materials, allowing only external lawyers and experts to handle them, while company employees are prohibited from involvement [2]. - The order also restricts the total number of paper copies to 1,500 pages, with a maximum of 30 consecutive pages [2]. - Micron claims that the number of pages requested by YMTC for the latest chip source code is ten times that of earlier chips, raising concerns about the sensitivity of the information [2][5]. Group 3: Court's Ruling and Implications - Despite Micron's objections, the court ruled that YMTC could access the 73 pages of documents, which contain information about Micron's latest and upcoming 3D NAND devices [2][4]. - The documents are strictly for reading by authorized personnel, and any form of copying or electronic reproduction is prohibited [3][5]. - Each page is tracked with a Bates number, and any unauthorized copying could lead to severe legal consequences, although there is currently no evidence of such violations by YMTC [3][5].
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