Apple and OpenAI won't face off over trade secrets until July 2027
The judge has set up the schedule for the blockbuster Apple vs. OpenAI trade theft trial, and we'll all have to wait a while for it to really get going. Apple will get some of the OpenAI documents it requested in court. Judge Edward Davila has set the Apple vs. OpenAI trial for July 19, 2027, at 9 a.m. Both companies were given until October 23 to agree on a schedule. The dispute has roots…
Apple and OpenAI have yet to clash over stolen trade secrets until July 2027, according to the latest court schedule. Judge Edward Davila has set the Apple vs. OpenAI trial to commence on July 19, 2027, at 9 a.m. Both parties were given until October 23 to agree on a trial schedule. The suit began in July 2026, when Apple accused OpenAI of poaching former employees Tang Tan and Chang Liu.
OpenAI denied Apple's claims, citing an email mix-up and a published open letter defending its hiring practices. Apple argues that OpenAI failed to adequately protect trade secrets, while OpenAI claims Apple introduced improper arguments during discovery. A June 1 deadline exists for attorneys to discuss a potential settlement, but this does not indicate a willingness to settle.
OpenAI provided forensic drive images from 14 former Apple employees, and Judge Davila granted additional discovery requests after narrowing the scope to relevant devices, messaging accounts, AI tools, recruitment interviews, and handling of confidential Apple information.
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