OpenAI has asked a federal judge to dismiss Apple’s lawsuit accusing the company of stealing trade secrets, describing the case as meritless. The startup argues that Apple mischaracterises the actions of its former employees and treats generic product information as confidential data. OpenAI also claims Apple made no reasonable efforts to maintain secrecy over the materials in question. This legal move follows a suit filed by Apple in July, which alleges that former Apple staff transferred confidential documents to OpenAI after leaving the firm. The motion asserts that the allegations lack factual basis and that the information shared does not meet the legal definition of a trade secret.
Whether a judge grants this request will determine if Apple can proceed with its claims of intellectual property theft. The outcome could set a precedent for how large tech firms pursue legal action against former employees who join competitors. It also highlights the ongoing tension between Silicon Valley giants regarding data ownership and employee mobility.
- The motion was filed yesterday in a federal court.
- Apple filed its original complaint in July.
- OpenAI argues the shared information is generic.
