Date announced in the 'trade secret' case between Apple and OpenAI
The US District Court announced the hearing date of Apple's lawsuit alleging misuse of trade secrets as July 19, 2027.
Quick Look
- The hearing date in the trade secret case filed by Apple against OpenAI and two of its former employees has been set as July 19, 2027.
- The court approved the schedule for document sharing and evidence collection processes.
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Why It Matters
Apple alleges that two former employees misappropriated trade secrets to the benefit of OpenAI and io Products.
There has been a new development in the ongoing lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI, alleging misuse of trade secrets.
The court determined the date for the hearing by evaluating the calendar submitted by the parties.
HEARING WILL BE ON JULY 19, 2027
U.S. District Court Judge Edward Davila scheduled the case for trial on July 19, 2027, at 9 a.m.
Before the hearing, the parties must complete the processes regarding document sharing, evidence collection and expert reports.
According to the court's calendar, document production is planned to be largely completed by February 5, 2027, and the evidence collection process is planned to be completed by March 12, 2027.
TRADE SECRET CLAIM FROM APPLE
Apple alleges that two former employees misappropriated trade secrets related to the company's confidential product and technology information.
The company claims that the information in question is used to assist OpenAI's hardware development efforts.
TWO FORMER APPLE EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO IN CASE
Parties to the case include former Apple employees Chang Liu and Tang Yew Tan, as well as OpenAI and io Products.
Apple's claims and the defense of the defendant parties will be evaluated in court following the evidence collection and document sharing process that will be carried out in the coming months.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The pre-trial evidence collection process will be completed on March 12, 2027.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the concrete evidence supporting Apple's claims?
- What will OpenAI's defense strategy be?
