All articles tagged with #trade secrets
A former executive at L3Harris Trenchant pleaded guilty to selling at least $1.3 million worth of trade secrets to a Russian buyer, involving zero-day vulnerabilities and exploits, and faces up to 9 years in prison with fines. The case highlights ongoing concerns over cyber espionage and the sale of hacking tools to foreign entities.
Apple is suing Jon Prosser for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to iOS 26, with Prosser having acknowledged the complaint but not indicating when he will respond. A default has been entered against him, and Apple plans to seek damages and an injunction. Ramacciotti, another defendant, admits to sharing information but denies conspiracy or intent to monetize.
Jon Prosser claims he has been in active communication with Apple regarding a lawsuit the company filed against him for allegedly stealing trade secrets, despite court filings indicating he has not responded to the case. Apple alleges Prosser and another individual coordinated to steal and profit from Apple’s trade secrets, with the lawsuit citing specific incidents involving iOS development features. Prosser disputes the notion that he is ignoring the case.
Apple has obtained a default judgment against YouTuber Jon Prosser in a lawsuit alleging he leaked and profited from confidential iOS trade secrets, after Prosser failed to respond to the complaint, allowing the case to proceed without his participation.
xAI has filed a lawsuit against former employee Xuechen Li, accusing him of stealing confidential trade secrets related to its AI technology Grok before joining OpenAI, and is seeking legal measures to prevent further misuse and protect its proprietary information amid a competitive AI industry.
xAI has filed a lawsuit against a former engineer, accusing him of stealing trade secrets after receiving $7 million, highlighting a serious intellectual property dispute.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI is suing a former engineer for allegedly stealing trade secrets, highlighting ongoing legal issues related to intellectual property in the tech industry.
OPPO has responded to a lawsuit filed by Apple concerning trade secrets, highlighting ongoing legal disputes over intellectual property between the two tech giants.
Apple has sued Oppo and a former employee, Chen Shi, accusing them of stealing trade secrets related to health-sensing technologies and Apple Watch development, with Shi allegedly secretly accessing and transferring confidential documents before joining Oppo in violation of confidentiality agreements.
Shares of TSMC fell nearly 3% after reports that current and former employees stole trade secrets, leading to arrests in Taiwan. The incident highlights the intense competition in the semiconductor industry, especially with the rise of AI, where TSMC plays a crucial role as a major contract manufacturer for tech giants like Nvidia and Apple. Despite the setback, TSMC recently reported strong Q2 earnings driven by AI demand, and its stock remains up 18% year to date.
Taiwan prosecutors arrested six individuals suspected of stealing trade secrets from TSMC, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, amid concerns over national security and the global chip industry race, especially with the development of next-generation 2-nanometer chips.
Two former employees of TSMC and a third suspect have been arrested in Taiwan for allegedly stealing proprietary technology, marking the first case under Taiwan’s national security law aimed at protecting key technologies in the competitive semiconductor industry, with TSMC emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding trade secrets amid ongoing legal battles and technological advancements.
TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, has detected unauthorized activities indicating potential trade secret leaks, possibly involving former employees attempting to access proprietary information on advanced 2-nanometer chips. The company has taken disciplinary and legal actions, emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy for such violations amid heightened geopolitical and technological competition.
Apple has sued YouTuber Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti in California for allegedly stealing and leaking trade secrets related to the upcoming iOS 26 update, claiming Ramacciotti used an Apple employee's phone to obtain and share confidential information, which Prosser then disclosed in a YouTube video.
Apple is suing leaker Jon Prosser and an accomplice for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to iOS 26 by conspiring to access an Apple employee's development iPhone and sharing confidential information, which Prosser used in his YouTube videos. Apple seeks legal action to prevent further disclosure and damages.