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苹果追诉前工程师:盗取63份机密跳槽OPPO

Core Viewpoint - Apple has filed a lawsuit against OPPO, accusing the company of encouraging a former high-paid employee, Chen Shi, to steal trade secrets related to Apple Watch technology before joining OPPO [2][4]. Group 1: Allegations Against Chen Shi - Chen Shi allegedly accessed confidential documents related to Apple's health sensor technology shortly before leaving the company to facilitate OPPO's development of competitive wearable devices [2]. - The lawsuit claims that Chen Shi arranged numerous one-on-one meetings with Apple Watch team members to gather research information while concealing his intention to join a direct competitor [2][3]. - In the days leading up to his departure, Chen Shi reportedly downloaded 63 files from a protected folder and transferred them to a USB drive [2]. Group 2: OPPO's Response - An OPPO representative stated that the company is aware of the lawsuit and has reviewed Apple's allegations, asserting that there is no evidence linking the claims to Chen Shi's conduct during his time at OPPO [5]. - OPPO emphasized its respect for all companies' trade secrets, including Apple's, and stated that it has never infringed upon Apple's trade secrets [5]. Group 3: Legal Implications - Apple argues that if Chen Shi and OPPO's actions go unpunished, it would undermine Apple's commitment to innovation and the significant investments made in technologies like Apple Watch, while also providing unfair advantages to competitors [6]. - The case is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, with the case number 5:25-cv-7105 [7].