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Judge Orders Oppo to Deliver Forensic Records in Apple Trade-Secret Case by Oct. 31

The ruling sets an imminent deadline in Apple's trade-secret suit over an ex-watch engineer's alleged sensor disclosures.

Overview

  • Oppo must produce requested documents and device forensic reports on a rolling basis starting Oct. 28 and complete delivery by Oct. 31, according to the U.S. District Court order.
  • Apple alleges former engineer Chen Shi downloaded 63 protected Apple Watch sensor files to a USB drive before his departure and later presented Apple-derived material to hundreds of Oppo employees.
  • Apple says the talk, promoted internally as an 'Apple Sensors' session, used slides taken from Apple resources and included detailed Q&A about Apple's sensor design.
  • Oppo says its internal search found no indication it received Apple trade secrets and characterizes Shi's presentation as covering general engineering principles, arguing there is no basis for injunctive relief.
  • Shi has agreed to a deposition but seeks an extension and protective order citing a recent medical condition, while Apple pursues injunctions, employee quarantines, audits, and monetary relief.