OpenAI Wants Apple Trade Secrets Lawsuit Dismissed

OpenAI and other defendants are asking a federal court to dismiss Apple's trade secret lawsuit. They argue Apple has not identified specific trade secrets or shown how any defendant misused them. Apple sued OpenAI, io Products, and former employees in July, alleging they stole hardware trade secrets related to unreleased devices. The defendants previously moved to dismiss the suit in early August, calling it "careless, aggressive and oddly personal." The new 21-page reply states Apple's complaint still lacks essential details. To claim a trade secret violation, Apple needs to identify the specific secret, explain its protection, and show improper acquisition or use. The defendants say Apple uses "vague categories and catch-alls" instead. The reply also questions Apple's security measures, noting a former employee could still access documents with active login credentials. This challenges Apple's claim of taking reasonable steps to protect its secrets. The bottom line: This legal dispute highlights the complex challenges companies face in protecting sensitive information.