Apple has responded to OpenAI's motion to dismiss, reiterating allegations of widespread trade secret theft involving former employees and affiliated entities like io Products.
Apple sues OpenAI and two ex-employees over misappropriating trade secrets via network authentication exploit and confidential component disclosure. The case signals legal risk in competitor recruitment, forcing CIOs to harden employee transition controls and IP safeguards during mobility.
Apple has also refuted all the claims
Aug 20, 2026
02:40 pm
What's the storyApple has responded to OpenAI's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed recently by the iPhone maker.
The tech giant accuses two former employees, along with OpenAI and io Products, of stealing its trade secrets.
Apple has filed its response to OpenAI’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit in which it accuses two former employees, as well as…
OpenAI has formally denied Apple's accusations of trade secret theft, following a lawsuit involving former employees and…
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of trade secret theft and alleging involvement by senior…
OpenAI has issued a formal statement in response to Apple’s lawsuit accusing the company of trade secret theft. Read it below.
Apple alleges the misconduct was directed by OpenAi's senior leadership, including a long-time former employee.
OpenAI called Apple's complaint "baseless and pretextual," arguing the iPhone maker failed to identify a protectable trade secret…
