Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Apple Sues Ex-Employee Over Apple Watch Trade Secret Theft
Apple is suing an ex-employee named Chen Shi, accusing him of taking secret tech info.
Shi, who used to work on the Apple Watch, allegedly shared this info with Oppo, a competitor.
Apple says Shi downloaded many secret files about health sensors and other technology.
They have evidence like messages suggesting Oppo knew about it.
The lawsuit aims to protect Apple's secret technology.
Apple is suing former employee Chen Shi for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to Apple Watch technology.
Shi, a former sensor system architect, is accused of sharing confidential information with Oppo.
The lawsuit alleges Shi downloaded 63 confidential files before leaving Apple.
The files reportedly include health technologies like PPG, ECG, and temperature sensing methods.
Apple presented internal messages as evidence, including an Oppo executive's apparent acknowledgement.
- Who
- Apple is suing former employee Chen Shi and Oppo.
- What
- Apple is suing Chen Shi and Oppo over alleged theft of trade secrets.
- When
- Before his departure in June 2025.
- Where
- The lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California.
- Why
- Apple alleges Shi stole trade secrets related to Apple Watch technology and shared them with Oppo.
Apple's Stance
Oppo's Stance
Alleged Trade Secret Theft
Apple's Stance
Apple accuses Chen Shi of stealing and sharing confidential Apple Watch technology with Oppo.
Oppo's Stance
Oppo has not yet responded to the allegations.
- Plaintiff
- Apple Inc.
- Defendant
- Chen Shi
- Defendant
- Oppo
- Allegation
- Theft of trade secrets
- Role of Chen Shi
- Former Apple Watch sensor system architect
- Stolen Data
- Apple Watch health technology (PPG, ECG, etc.) and chip engineering documents
