Apple and Rivos Reach Settlement in Trade Secrets Lawsuit

The settlement allows Apple to conduct a forensic examination of Rivos' systems to recover confidential information.

Apple has agreed to settle its lawsuit against chip startup Rivos, accused of stealing trade secrets and poaching employees.
The settlement, expected to finalize by March 15, includes a forensic examination of Rivos' systems for any Apple confidential information.
Rivos countersued Apple, alleging anticompetitive measures, but both parties have now agreed to a potential settlement.
The lawsuit began in 2022 when Apple accused Rivos of hiring away its engineers to access proprietary SoC design information.
Apple previously settled with six former employees who were implicated in the case and had countersued the company.