Overview
Federal trade-secrets litigation (N.D. Cal. 5:26-cv-07078) in which apple alleges openai and former employees misappropriated consumer hardware know-how during a coordinated hiring campaign.
Recent Developments
- 2026-10-13: Judge Edward Davila granted in part Apple’s expedited discovery—OpenAI interview guides/scripts/technical presentations for Apple candidates to consumer hardware and robotics roles; LINE messages for named individuals; depositions for Liu, Tan, Peng. Denied expedited discovery into specific R&D areas (metal finishes, power management) without narrowing (2026-10-13-openai-apple-trade-secrets-hiring-records)
Allegations are unproven; procedural order only.