Apple Claims Ex-Employee, China’s Oppo Stole Trade Secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit against Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo, alleging that the company poached a highly paid employee from Apple's Watch team and encouraged him to steal trade secrets for his new role. The employee, who is not named in the lawsuit, is accused of downloading sensitive documents and files before leaving Apple to join Oppo. Apple claims that Oppo's actions were a deliberate attempt to acquire trade secrets and gain an unfair advantage in the market. The lawsuit seeks to hold Oppo accountable for the alleged theft and to prevent the company from using any of the stolen information. The case highlights the ongoing tension between tech giants and the importance of protecting intellectual property in the highly competitive smartphone industry.
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