Apple sends legal letters to former employees now at OpenAI Chance Miller | Jul 17 2026 - 5:30 am PT | Jul 17 2026 - 5:30 am PT Last week, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in which it alleged that its former employees have stolen trade secrets “for the benefit of OpenAI.” As part of this proces… …
… The judge wrote in her ruling that continuing the case “would be futile.” Link: US judge dismisses Musk's xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI | https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/openai-wins-dismissal-trade-secret-lawsuit-by-musks-xai-2026-06-15/ | Reuters
… It argues that Apple failed to meet the legal standard of presenting that it has tangible trade secrets, or that Apple failed to plausibly allege any improper conduct. …
… The legal communications require the preservation of all relevant documentation, ensuring that it can be called upon when required. A bigger problem than first thought Apple appears convinced that OpenAI's use of trade secrets relates to more than just Tan and Liu. …
OpenAI’s motion to dismiss Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit, along with newly filed exhibits, reveals the company’s legal defense strategy. …
… Really the argument and complaint is that OpenAI was involved in systemic theft Apple's trade secrets. The "failed to respond" bit is headline-gathering, but not a legal claim in itself. Stealing trade secrets is what the eventual trial, just the latest about this for OpenAI, will concern. …
xAI's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets has been thrown out The federal judge’s final decision is to dismiss the case with prejudice. …
OpenAI Posts Public Rebuttal to Apple's Trade Secrets Lawsuit Tuesday August 4, 2026 5:26 am PDT by Hartley Charlton Apple has asked a federal judge for a preliminary injunction against OpenAI as its trade secrets lawsuit escalates, and OpenAI responded hours later with a detailed public rebuttal t… …