# OpenAI and co-defendants renew bid to dismiss Apple trade-secret case

_Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:08 PM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

![OpenAI and co-defendants renew bid to dismiss Apple trade-secret case — Primary](https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/07/apple-vs-openai.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&resize=1200,628)

OpenAI, Chang Liu, Tang Tan and io Products filed a new petition asking a court to dismiss Apple's trade-secret misappropriation complaint with prejudice, according to the article. The defendants argue Apple did not identify protectable trade secrets with sufficient specificity or plausibly allege misappropriation, injury or ongoing harm. Apple has sought a preliminary injunction and expedited discovery. Briefing is effectively complete before an October 1 hearing.

## Sources

- [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/27/openai-renews-push-to-get-apples-trade-secret-theft-lawsuit-tossed/)

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