PDF Solutions, Inc. v. SMIC New Technology Research & Development - Arbitration Award Confirmation
Summary
PDF Solutions, Inc. filed a petition in the Northern District of California to confirm an arbitration award against SMIC New Technology Research & Development (Shanghai) Corporation. The petition, filed March 31, 2026 (Case No. 5:26-cv-02796), was accompanied by motions for pro hac vice appearance of attorney Daniel Ravicher and to file documents under seal.
What changed
PDF Solutions, Inc. initiated proceedings to confirm an arbitration award against SMIC New Technology Research & Development (Shanghai) Corporation in the Northern District of California. The petition was filed on March 31, 2026, with case number 5:26-cv-02796, accompanied by supporting filings including a motion for pro hac vice appearance by attorney Daniel Ravicher and an administrative motion to file documents under seal.
SMIC New Technology Research & Development (Shanghai) Corporation should expect to receive formal service of the petition and will have an opportunity to respond. If the court confirms the arbitration award, it becomes enforceable as a judgment. Any party seeking to challenge the award must file appropriate objections within the timeframes prescribed by the Federal Arbitration Act.
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PDF Solutions, Inc. v. SMIC New Technology Research & Development (Shanghai) Corporation
Case Number: 5:26-cv-02796 Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Arbitration Date Filed:
March 31, 2026
Last Filing Date:
March 31, 2026
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Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-31-26 | 1 | PETITION TO CONFIRM ARBITRATION AWARD against SMIC New Technology Research & Development (Shanghai) Corporation (Filing fee $405 receipt number ACANDC-21817492). Filed by PDF Solutions, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1 (FILED UNDER |
| 03-31-26 | 2 | MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of Daniel Ravicher ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21817557.) filed by PDF Solutions, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Certificate of Good Standing)(Ravicher, Daniel) (Filed on 3/31/2026 |
| 03-31-26 | 3 | Administrative Motion to File Under Seal filed by PDF Solutions, Inc.. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Daniel Ravicher, # (2) Proposed Order, # (3) Exhibit Unredacted Version of Exhibit 1, # (4) Exhibit Unredacted Version of Exhibit 2 |
| 03-31-26 | 4 | Proposed Summons. (Ravicher, Daniel) |
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