Samsung Electronics America, Inc. v. Vintage Tech LLC

Background Samsung Electronics America, Inc. moved for a temporary restraining order—an emergency court order—and a preliminary injunction, which is an order intended to remain in effect while a case continues. Samsung also filed a letter motion concerning sealing or redacting filings related to its request.

Court’s action The court stated that, in a concurrently filed order under temporary seal, it denied Plaintiff’s motion. The public order does not describe the underlying dispute or explain the reasons for denying the request.

Because the sealed order contained potentially confidential information, the court allowed the parties until March 12, 2021, to propose redactions and justify them under the Second Circuit’s decision in Lugosch v. Pyramid Co. of Onondaga. The parties were directed to meet and discuss the proposed redactions, then submit a letter proposing limited redactions or stating that they sought none. The order states that it resolved Docket Numbers 10, 13, 28, and 40.

Disposition Judge Alison J. Nathan denied Samsung’s motion and set a process for deciding whether portions of the order should be redacted before public filing. The opinion does not state a separate grant or denial of the sealing or redaction request.