In new court filings against OpenAI and its affiliates, Apple revealed that the number of former employees involved in trademark infringement exceeds its initial claims. Specifically, the company stated that 11 former employees, in addition to Chang Liu and Tang Yew Tan, have been identified as witnesses or participants.
Apple Accelerates Injunction Request, Alleging Involvement of 11 Former Employees in OpenAI Lawsuit
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Apple is seeking the expedited processing of a preliminary injunction to eliminate the possibility that OpenAI's product development is based on Apple's technology. Through this, the company expressed its intent to block OpenAI from proceeding with the development of AI devices and other products using Apple's technology.
The filings cite instances where former employees shared confidential information regarding unreleased products with one another prior to interviews at OpenAI. Additionally, the documents state that there were multiple inquiries from former employees who moved to OpenAI after the lawsuit was filed regarding the return of Apple-issued business devices.
In response, OpenAI countered that Apple's request for an injunction is "based on incorrect information and is completely unnecessary." OpenAI stated that it does not possess Apple's trademarks, nor does it desire them.
OpenAI also pointed out previous errors and contradictions in Apple's claims. Specifically, it cited an instance where Apple sent an email to the wrong person by confusing individuals with the same name, as well as contradictions in explanations regarding consultations with legal representatives.
Source: Apple says more ex-employees may have taken confidential data to OpenAI（HN 389pt・285コメント） (HN Search (backfill), 2026-08-05)