Apple versus Oppo: A High-Stakes Battle Over Talent Mobility and IP in Wearable Tech

IP Law | Business Litigation | Technology Overview: Poaching in the Mobility Industry In a case that underscores the intensifying collision of intellectual property rights and global tech rivalry, Apple Inc. has initiated a lawsuit against Chinese electronics titan Oppo, along with a former Apple Watch engineer and California-based InnoPeak Technology.

Smartphones as Sensors: Civilian War Trackers and the Risk of Becoming Targets

Civilianization of Warfare | Society | Legal Safeguards Wartime technologies that empower civilian-led crowd-sourced intelligence—such as Ukraine’s “e‑Enemy” and “Delta” battlefield-tracking apps—are transforming the rules of engagement. These tools leverage everyday smartphones to collect and transmit real-time military data, effectively turning civilians into sensors. While these innovations strengthen resistance, they raise