Judge Edward Davila ruled on Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against former employees Chang Liu and Tang Tan, OpenAI, and io Products. The judge granted expedited discovery requests, ordering defendants to turn over forensic images and interview documents related to Apple employee recruitment. Apple was authorized to depose Liu, Tan, and Alyssa Peng, along with OpenAI and io Products corporate representatives.
However, the judge rejected Apple's request for expedited access to OpenAI's R&D documents regarding metal finishes, power management, and battery functionality, directing those to the regular discovery process. Additionally, the judge postponed decisions on "Apple Originated Information," finding Apple's definition "amorphous as currently defined," giving the company five days to submit a narrower definition. The ruling also addressed deposition limits and document production deadlines within federal discovery rules.
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