Apple Eyes Detente With Startup It Accused of 'Stealth' Theft.

Apple Inc. is currently engaged in settlement talks with chip startup Rivos Inc. over allegations of trade secret theft and anticompetitive agreements. The dispute began in 2022 when Apple sued former employees who joined Rivos, accusing them of taking proprietary information about chip designs. Rivos fired back, claiming that Apple used illegal measures to intimidate employees. The case has been put on hold while settlement negotiations take place. Apple has been involved in other intellectual property battles, including patent fights and litigation with other startups. The specific issue with Rivos revolves around "system-on-chip" technology. [Extracted from the article]