Item 3. Legal Proceedings
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Bell Semiconductor Litigation
On August 11, 2022, Bell Semiconductor LLC filed suit against MaxLinear in the Southern District of California alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,436,807 and 7,007,259. MaxLinear answered the complaint on January 26, 2023 and the case is presently early in the fact discovery phase. The case is tentatively scheduled for trial in February 2024.
On August 26, 2022, Bell Semiconductor LLC filed suit against MaxLinear in the Southern District of California alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,149,989 and 7,260,803. MaxLinear answered the complaint on January 26, 2023 and the case is presently early in the fact discovery phase. The case is tentatively scheduled for trial in February 2024.
On October 7, 2022 Bell Semiconductor LLC filed suit against MaxLinear in the Southern District of California alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,396,760. This action has been stayed pending a parallel ITC investigation involving the same patent.
Specifically, on October 13, 2023, Bell Semiconductor also filed suit against MaxLinear before the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 7,396,760. This was instituted by the Commission as Investigation No. 337-TA-1342 on November 23, 2022. A schedule was set by the administrative law judge and key deadlines include a close of fact discovery on May 1, 2023, a close of expert discovery June 5, 2023, and an evidentiary hearing beginning on August 7, 2023. An initial determination is expected from the judge on November 21, 2023, with a final determination from the Commission by March 21, 2024.
Other Matters
In addition, from time to time, we are subject to threats of litigation or actual litigation in the ordinary course of business, some of which may be material. We record a provision for contingent losses when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We currently do not believe that the ultimate outcome of any of the matters described above is probable or reasonably estimable, or that these matters will have a material adverse effect on our business; however, the results of litigation and claims are inherently unpredictable. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of litigation and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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