Apple Seeks Preliminary Injunction to Block OpenAI From Using Alleged Trade Secrets

Apple asked a U.S. federal judge on August 4 for a preliminary injunction barring two former employees and OpenAI from using Apple's confidential trade secrets, escalating its July 2026 lawsuit. The motion targets OpenAI devices Apple suspects are based on its technology. A concurrent expedited discovery request seeks to compel document production from defendants including io Products, the Jony Ive startup OpenAI acquired for $6.5 billion.