What did the federal judge rule regarding Palantir Technologies and Percepta AI?

A federal judge in Manhattan granted Palantir's request to block a former vice president and senior engineer from soliciting Palantir employees for their competing company, Percepta AI.

Why is Palantir Technologies suing Percepta AI?

Palantir is suing Percepta AI, alleging that its CEO and co-founder used Palantir's secret information to build a copycat AI software firm.

How many former Palantir employees work for Percepta AI?

Percepta AI hired at least 10 former Palantir employees within months of its founding, and nearly half its workforce are former Palantir staffers.

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Palantir Wins Order to Block Ex-Staffer's Rival

19 Feb

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Summary

Judge blocked former Palantir employee from soliciting staff.
Lawsuit claims rival AI firm used Palantir's secret information.
Rival firm Percepta AI hired at least 10 ex-Palantir employees.

Palantir Wins Order to Block Ex-Staffer's Rival

A Manhattan federal judge has granted Palantir Technologies' request to prevent a former vice president and senior engineer from recruiting Palantir employees for their new venture, Percepta AI. This preliminary injunction is in effect while Palantir's lawsuit proceeds. Palantir claims Percepta AI, launched last year, used proprietary information to create a competing AI software firm. The judge also prohibited a former Palantir engineer, Joanna Cohen, from violating her confidentiality agreement. However, Palantir's requests to stop defendants from breaching non-compete and customer solicitation agreements were not immediately granted.