OpenAI and Apple are facing further court developments in a trade secrets dispute as OpenAI alleges that a former employee who left the company for Apple took confidential product information and sent it to a personal account before presenting it to Apple leadership. Multiple outlets report OpenAI’s filing claims the employee transferred 100-plus files related to unreleased OpenAI device plans, including engineering and supplier or manufacturing details.
Apple, however, disputes the allegation. Reuters, as cited by outlets including 9to5Mac, reports Apple says it has found no evidence supporting OpenAI’s claims. The case began with Apple bringing a trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI in July, and outlets also report Apple is seeking access to certain documents, including hiring-related materials, with court approval granted for some requested documents. Other coverage frames the dispute as part of a broader court battle over discovery and competing requests by both sides, with hearings taking place in federal court in San Jose.
Across the reports, the core points align: the dispute involves alleged confidential information transfers tied to employment moves, and the parties contest both the underlying claims and what evidence each side may use in court.
