VLSI Technology LLC v. Intel Corporation

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SAN JOSE DIVISION 6 VLSI TECHNOLOGY LLC, Case No. 17-cv-05671-BLF

Plaintiff,

ORDER GRANTING

v. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO

SEAL

INTEL CORPORATION, [Re: ECF No. 776] Defendant.

12 Before the Court is the parties’ Joint Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Portions of Dkt. No. 772. ECF No. 776 (“Motion”). For the reasons discussed below the Motion is GRANTED. I. LEGAL STANDARD “Historically, courts have recognized a ‘general right to inspect and copy public records and documents, including judicial records and documents.’” Kamakana v. City & Cty. Of Honolulu, 447 F.3d 1172, 1178 (9th Cir. 2006) (quoting Nixon v. Warner Commc'ns, Inc., 435 U.S. 589, 597 & n.7 (1978)). Accordingly, when considering a sealing request, “a ‘strong presumption in favor of access’ is the starting point.” Id. (quoting Foltz v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 331 F.3d 1122, 1135 (9th Cir. 2003)). Parties…