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Intellectual Property

Oct. 19, 2026

OpenAI, Apple reach deal to avert injunction in trade secrets case

OpenAI agreed to disclose any Apple trade secrets it discovers, subject to a review for privilege and confidentiality, resolving a dispute over the scope of a proposed injunction.

OpenAI, Apple reach deal to avert injunction in trade secrets case
U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila

OpenAI and Apple Inc. reached an agreement Thursday that averts a preliminary injunction in their trade secrets dispute, with the ChatGPT maker agreeing to disclose any proprietary Apple information it discovers after reviewing the material for privilege and confidentiality concerns.

U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila approved the stipulation Friday morning, resolving a dispute over how extensively Apple could examine documents and devices belonging to former employees who joine...

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