Apple–OpenAI trade secrets trial set for July 2027

Judge Edward Davila scheduled the trial in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, two former Apple employees and io Products for July 19, 2027. The case schedule includes a June 1 meeting for lead counsel to discuss settlement and pretrial matters; that meeting is a standard procedural step and does not establish that either side intends to settle.

• Judge Edward Davila set the trial for July 19, 2027, at 9 a.m.· 2 sources
• Apple alleges that confidential product and technology information was improperly accessed or used to support OpenAI’s consumer hardware efforts; the allegations are disputed in the case.· 2 sources
• The schedule sets June 1, 2027, for lead counsel to meet about settlement and pretrial matters. The articles note that the meeting is a common procedural step and does not mean the parties are seeking settlement.· 2 sources