Apple is urging a federal judge to reject OpenAI's attempt to dismiss its trade secrets lawsuit. Apple claims OpenAI is using distortions and speculation in its defense. The lawsuit, filed in July, accuses OpenAI of poaching confidential information from former Apple employees. Apple alleges over 400 ex-employees now work for OpenAI. OpenAI previously argued Apple failed to identify specific trade secrets and denied interest in Apple's confidential material. In its opposition brief, Apple reiterates allegations against former engineer Chang Liu and hardware chief Tan Yew Tan. Apple states Liu accessed Apple's network and downloaded engineering files after joining OpenAI. They also claim Tan used internal codenames to question candidates about unreleased products. Apple asserts that detailed trade secret disclosure is not required at this stage and would reveal the secrets themselves. Furthermore, Apple argues OpenAI improperly included extrinsic evidence like text messages and website listings in its motion. Apple contends that competing plausible explanations for Tan's conduct, as presented by OpenAI, support continuing the case. Judge Edward J. Davila will hear arguments on October 1.