Trade Secrets Apple accuses OpenAI of orchestrating a “pattern of theft” of trade secrets Lawsuit claims former employees bypassed security procedures, took confidential product information, and helped poach talent as part of AI firm’s ambitions iStock.com/nayuki Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Monday 13 July 2026 Apple has filed a bombshell lawsuit accusing OpenAI of “a pattern of theft” of the iPhone maker’s confidential product development work. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Trade Secrets Tech race heats up as Silicon Valley giants sue corporate spies Trade Secrets Ex-Googler convicted over AI espionage for Chinese competitor Trade Secrets Ex-Samsung staffers’ arrests show white-collar crime no longer gets a pass in Korea Trade Secrets Intel sues former engineer over alleged theft of 18,000 “top secret” files