Apple Accuses Oppo of Poaching Employees, Stealing Confidential Tech
Apple has filed a lawsuit against Chinese smartphone maker Oppo, accusing the rival of illegally poaching employees and stealing trade secrets. According to Apple, Oppo targeted key staff to gain insider knowledge and misappropriated confidential technology to strengthen its competitive position. The lawsuit underscores rising tensions in the global smartphone market, where intellectual property protection and talent retention have become critical issues as companies battle for dominance.