Apple has pushed back against OpenAI's attempts to delay the trade theft lawsuit while the AI company continues to profit from allegedly stolen information. Apple first filed suit against OpenAI over alleged mass IP theft in July 2026, pressing for a faster start to proceedings. OpenAI claims Apple is suing because it can't compete, arguing expedited discovery is unnecessary.

Apple counters that delays cause ongoing harm, seeking to depose key witnesses and obtain documentation to determine what information ChatGPT developer OpenAI has allegedly acquired. Apple warns that waiting months or years for depositions could allow OpenAI to continue using Apple's hardware trade secrets while launching its own devices. The company also cites concerns about evidence destruction and criticizes OpenAI's focus on a misdirected email incident as an attempt to mislead the court rather than address serious concerns.