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In Re Application of X AI LLC for Subpoena to OpenAI, Inc., OpenAI Global, LLC and OpenAI Opco, LLC

xAI LLC applied to the Northern District of California for a subpoena to OpenAI, Inc., OpenAI Global, LLC, and OpenAI OpCo, LLC to obtain discovery for use in xAI's UK trade secret misappropriation case against OpenAI. The application was brought under 28 U.S.C. § 1782, with the court initially issuing an order on service and response deadlines on September 29, 2025, but later denying the application on November 11, 2025. The proceeding supports xAI's foreign litigation alleging OpenAI's involvement in trade secret issues, amid related U.S. disputes including OpenAI's motion to dismiss xAI's claims.[1][2][4][7]

🏛️ NDCA· Case No. 3:25-mc-80299· Filed Sep 26, 2025

Summary

xAI LLC applied to the Northern District of California for a subpoena to OpenAI, Inc., OpenAI Global, LLC, and OpenAI OpCo, LLC to obtain discovery for use in xAI's UK trade secret misappropriation case against OpenAI. The application was brought under 28 U.S.C. § 1782, with the court initially issuing an order on service and response deadlines on September 29, 2025, but later denying the application on November 11, 2025. The proceeding supports xAI's foreign litigation alleging OpenAI's involvement in trade secret issues, amid related U.S. disputes including OpenAI's motion to dismiss xAI's claims.[1][2][4][7]

Case details

Court
NDCA
Docket number
3:25-mc-80299
Filed
Sep 26, 2025
Status
Active

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