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SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PLC
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
Rambus, Inc. ITC Investigation re Certain Semiconductor Chips and Products Containing the Same —On December 1, 2010, Rambus, Inc.
filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission seeking an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended. The complaint names Seagate Technology LLC and numerous other respondents, including LSI, Inc. and ST Microelectronics, Inc.,
alleging that Seagate products incorporate semiconductor products made by LSI and STMicroelectronics that infringe various patents owned by
Rambus. The ITC initiated an investigation on December 29, 2010. Rambus seeks an order to exclude entry of infringing products into the U.S.
and a cease and desist order. On July 25, 2012, the ITC gave notice that it had determined to terminate the investigation with a finding of no
violation of Section 337 by Seagate and the other respondents. On September 21, 2012, Rambus filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit. On June 20, 2013, Rambus filed a request with the Court of Appeals to withdraw the appeal, stating there was
no ongoing dispute between Rambus and Seagate as a result of Rambus' settlements with other respondents. On June 24, 2013, the Court of
Appeals dismissed the appeal. In light of the dismissal of the appeal, the Company does not expect this matter will result in a loss.
LEAP Co., Ltd. v. Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte. Ltd. and Nippon Seagate Inc. —On July 4, 2012, LEAP Co., Ltd.
filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District Court of Japan against Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte. Ltd., Nippon Seagate Inc. and
Buffalo Inc. alleging wrongful termination of purchase agreements and other claims, and seeking approximately $38 million in damages. The
Company believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this case. In view of the uncertainty regarding the amount of
damages, if any, that could be awarded in this matter, the Company does not believe that it is currently possible to determine a reasonable
estimate of the possible range of loss related to this matter.
Realtek Semiconductor Corporation ITC Investigation re Certain Integrated Circuit Chips and Products Containing the Same —On
September 19, 2012, Realtek Semiconductor Corporation filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission seeking an investigation
pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The complaint names LSI Corporation and Seagate Technology as respondents
and alleges infringement of U.S. patents relating to integrated circuit chips that include bond pad structures. Realtek seeks an order to exclude
entry of infringing integrated circuit chips and products containing the infringing integrated circuit chips into the U.S. and a cease and desist
order. The ITC initiated an investigation on October 18, 2012. The target date for completion of the investigation is February 24, 2014. In view
of the uncertainty regarding the possible outcome of this case and the nature of the relief sought, the Company does not believe that it is
currently possible to determine a reasonable estimate of the possible loss or range of loss, or other possible adverse result, if any, that may be
incurred with respect to this matter.
Enova Technology Corporation v. Seagate Technology (US) Holdings, Inc., et al. —On June 5, 2013, Enova Technology Corporation filed
a complaint against Seagate Technology (US) Holdings, Inc. and Seagate Technology LLC in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,136,995, "Cryptographic Device," and U.S. Patent No. 7,900,057, "Cryptographic Serial ATA
Apparatus and Method." The complaint seeks unspecified compensatory damages, enhanced damages, injunctive relief, attorneys' fees, and other
relief. The Company believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend this case. In view of the uncertainty regarding the
amount of damages, if any, that could be awarded in this matter, the Company does not believe that it is currently possible to determine a
reasonable estimate of the possible range of loss related to this matter.
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