Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. vs. Micron Technology, Inc. et al.
In a decision dated May 11, 2026, the Düsseldorf Local Division of the Unified Patent Court addressed a request for confidentiality in a patent infringement case concerning European Patent No. 3 909 047. Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd., the claimant, sought to protect a 'TechInsights report' as confidential, which is central to their infringement claim against Micron Technology, Inc. and affiliates. The report, prepared by TechInsights, contains sensitive information and is already used in related US proceedings. The claimant argued for confidentiality citing US export restrictions and contractual obligations. The defendants opposed this, arguing the report was publicly available and questioning the existence of any obligations. The court found the claimant's application for confidentiality justified under Art. 58 UPCA, emphasizing the need to protect sensitive information and balancing this against fair trial rights.