Sandisk Storage Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., et al. v. Viasat, Inc.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 SANDISK STORAGE MALAYSIA SDN. Case No. 22-cv-04376-HSG BHD., et al., ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO Plaintiffs, SEAL 9 v. Re: Dkt. Nos. 277

VIASAT, INC.,

11 Defendant. 12 Pending before the Court is Plaintiffs’ amended administrative motion to consider whether another part’s materials should be sealed. Dkt. No. 277. For the reasons detailed below, the Court GRANTS the motion. I. LEGAL STANDARD Courts generally apply a “compelling reasons” standard when considering motions to seal documents. Pintos v. Pac. Creditors Ass’n, 605 F.3d 665, 678 (9th Cir. 2010) (quoting Kamakana v. City & Cty. of Honolulu, 447 F.3d 1172, 1178 (9th Cir. 2006)). “This standard derives from the common law right ‘to inspect and copy public records and documents, including judicial records and documents.’” Id. (quoting Kamakana, 447 F.3d at 1178). “[A] strong presumption in favor of access is the starting point.” Kamakana, 447 F.3d at 1178…