Apple Lawsuit: Jon Prosser Yet to Respond, Says Company
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– Jon Prosser, who is being sued by Apple for allegedly stealing trade secrets, claims he has been in active communication with Apple since the case began.
– Apple stated in a new filing that Prosser has acknowledged the complaint but hasn’t indicated if or when he will file a response.
– Apple sued Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti in July, accusing them of a coordinated scheme to break into an Apple development iPhone and steal trade secrets.
– A default was entered against Prosser last week for not responding to the lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed, and Apple intends to seek a default judgment for damages and an injunction.
– Ramacciotti admitted providing iOS 26 information to Prosser but denied any conspiracy or intent to monetize it, and informal settlement discussions have occurred between Apple and Ramacciotti.
Apple has initiated legal action against tech commentator Jon Prosser, alleging he stole confidential trade secrets related to unreleased iOS features. The company claims Prosser has yet to formally respond to the lawsuit, despite his public statements about being in contact with Apple. According to recent court documents, Apple intends to seek a default judgment against him, which could result in financial penalties and a court order prohibiting further disclosures.
Prosser, known for sharing early details about upcoming Apple software, has not provided comment on the latest developments. The lawsuit, filed in July, names both Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti as defendants. Apple accuses them of collaborating to access a development iPhone, extract proprietary information, and profit from these actions. A court clerk has already recorded a default against Prosser due to his lack of response, allowing the case to proceed.
In contrast, Ramacciotti has submitted statements acknowledging that he provided iOS 26 information to Prosser. However, he denies any premeditated scheme or financial arrangement, stating he did not intend to monetize the information when sharing it. The filing also reveals that Apple and Ramacciotti have engaged in informal settlement discussions, suggesting a potential resolution may be underway for one party involved.
(Source: The Verge)
