US judge refuses to dismiss Apple Watch trade secret case against Oppo

Federal Judge Eumi Lee denied Oppo's motion to dismiss Apple's lawsuit alleging theft of Apple Watch trade secrets. Former Apple employee Chen Shi is accused of downloading 63 documents before joining Oppo; defendants must respond to the complaint by October 21, 2026.

• Judge Eumi Lee ruled Apple's lawsuit against Oppo can proceed
• Apple alleges Chen Shi downloaded 63 documents three days before leaving
• Oppo and InnoPeak must file a responsive pleading by October 21, 2026
• Oppo previously failed to comply with a discovery order by October 31, 2025