GoKawiilApple secures wider evidence access in trade secrets suit against OpenAI, io Products
Judge Edward Davila has expanded Apple's discovery rights in its trade secrets lawsuit against former employees Chang Liu and Tang Tan, OpenAI, and io Products. After Apple and the defendants agreed on a narrower definition of 'Apple Originated Information,' the judge granted several previously deferred requests, giving Apple access to records on Liu's use of AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, plus details on devices, accounts, and messaging apps used by the two former employees.
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The expanded discovery suggests Apple is building a broader evidentiary record to support its claims that confidential product information flowed to OpenAI's hardware efforts. This could strengthen Apple's position ahead of any ruling on its requested preliminary injunction, though the court has not yet determined whether misappropriation actually occurred.
- Judge Davila expanded Apple's discovery access after both sides agreed on a narrower definition of 'Apple Originated Information'
- Apple can now obtain records on former employee Chang Liu's use of AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Codex, and OpenClaw
- The case centers on allegations that two ex-Apple employees shared confidential product info to aid OpenAI's hardware development
Source: 9to5mac.com — Marcus Mendes, 2026-10-28
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