The Apple‑OpenAI trade‑secrets lawsuit continues, with OpenAI filing a motion to dismiss the case, claiming Apple filed the complaint without adequate investigation and framed ordinary conduct out of context.

Apple is pressing for a preliminary injunction, with the hearing set for October 1; the larger dispute could take years to resolve.

In its motion, OpenAI argues Apple failed to meet the legal standard for presenting tangible trade secrets and mischaracterized employee discussions. It cites iMessage conversations, stating that Chang Liu was asked to retrieve information, not to benefit OpenAI, and that Apple did not allege a file was disclosed or used.

The motion also addresses former Apple VP Tang Tan; Apple claims he retained a document to aid in evading security checks, while OpenAI says the document was used to enforce off‑boarding procedures. No settlement has emerged, and the next milestone will be the injunction hearing.