A key step has been taken in Apple's lawsuit accusing OpenAI and two former employees of misappropriating trade secrets. After reviewing a case schedule jointly submitted by the parties, the court has officially set the trial date.

Trial to begin on July 19, 2027

Judge Edward Davila of the US District Court has ruled that the trial will take place on July 19, 2027, starting at 09.00. By that date, the parties are expected to have completed the preparatory stages, including document production, discovery and expert reports.

According to the court calendar, the bulk of document production is expected to be completed by February 5, 2027, while the discovery process will conclude on March 12, 2027.

What is the case about?

Apple alleges that former employees Chang Liu and Tang Yew Tan misused trade secrets by accessing the company's confidential product and technology information. According to the company, this information was used to support OpenAI's hardware development efforts.

Alongside the two former employees, OpenAI and io Products are also named as defendants in the case. In the time remaining before trial, the parties' discovery work will shape how the case unfolds.