Synopsys, Inc. v. Ricoh Company, Ltd.

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, STAY OR TRANSFER

INTRODUCTION

Before the Court is Ricoh Company, Ltd.’s (“Defendant”) motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, stay or transfer the above-entitled action. In order to resolve this motion, the Court must determine whether: (1) Defendant is subject to personal jurisdiction in this forum; (2) this action presents an actual case or controversy; and (3) the District of Delaware is a more ideal forum for this action. Having considered the briefing in this matter and listened to argument from the parties, the Court DENIES Defendant’s motion in its entirety.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Plaintiff is incorporated in Delaware and maintains its headquarters in this district. Opposition to Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Stay or Transfer (“Opposition”) at 23:9-11. It is the industry-leading provider of “logic synthesis software,” which is used in the process of designing application specific integrated circuits (“ASICs”). ASICs are typically designed by the companies that intend to use them in consumer products or electrical devices, but are manufactured under contract by semiconductor foundries. These…