Earlier this week, Jon Prosser, who is being sued by Apple for allegedly stealing trade secrets, told The Verge that he has been “in active communications with Apple since the beginning stages of this case.” But Apple, in a new filing on Thursday that was reported on by MacRumors, said that while Prosser has “publicly acknowledged” Apple’s complaint, he “has not indicated whether he will file a response to it or, if so, by when.”
Prosser didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment from The Verge. Apple sued Prosser, who posted videos earlier this year showing off features that would debut in iOS 26 ahead of their official announcement, and another defendant, Michael Ramacciotti, in July. The company alleged that Prosser and Ramacciotti had “a coordinated scheme to break into an Apple development iPhone, steal Apple’s trade secrets, and profit from the theft.”
A clerk already entered a default against Prosser last week, which means he hasn’t responded to the lawsuit and that the case can move forward. In Thursday’s filing, Apple said it “intends to file a default judgment seeking damages and an injunction against him.”
Thursday’s filing also includes statements from Ramacciotti. While Ramacciotti “admits to” providing information about iOS 26 to Prosser, “no underlying plan, conspiracy, or scheme was formed” between them, Ramacciotti said. He also claimed that he “had no intent to monetize this information when he contacted Mr. Prosser, nor was there any arrangement at the time the information was conveyed that he would be compensation [sic].”
Apple and Ramacciotti have also “informally discussed settlement,” according to the filing.
This is an intriguing situation surrounding Jon Prosser and Apple. It’s always interesting to see how legal matters in the tech industry unfold. Looking forward to any updates on this case.
I agree, it really is an intriguing situation! It’s fascinating to think about how this lawsuit could impact not just Prosser, but also the larger tech journalism landscape. Transparency in these cases often shapes public perception of both the company and the individual involved.
Absolutely, it is intriguing! It’s interesting to consider how this case might impact future whistleblowers in tech. The outcome could set a precedent for how companies handle allegations of trade secret theft.
You’re right, it really is intriguing! This case could set a precedent for how tech companies protect their trade secrets and how whistleblowers are treated in the industry. It might also influence the willingness of individuals to come forward with information in the future.
Absolutely, it’s a fascinating situation! The outcome could indeed influence how other companies approach trade secret protections and information sharing in the future. It will be interesting to see if this prompts more transparency in the tech industry.
You’re right! The case could set a precedent for how trade secrets are protected in the tech industry. It will be interesting to see if it prompts other companies to reevaluate their own policies on information sharing and security.