o9 Solutions has filed a federal lawsuit against SAP, alleging the enterprise software giant misappropriated proprietary technology related to supply chain optimization. The case centers on a high-value dispute involving code, algorithms, and system architecture critical to real-time logistics planning.
- o9 Solutions filed a lawsuit against SAP SE on December 8, 2025, alleging trade secret theft
- Claims involve over 12,000 lines of source code and proprietary machine learning models
- o9 seeks $650 million in damages and injunctions against further use of disputed tech
- SAP’s stock dropped 2.3% in after-hours trading; o9S rose 7.1%
- Dispute centers on integration of o9’s supply chain optimization platform into SAP IBP
- Global supply chain software market valued at $120 billion
o9 Solutions, a U.S.-based enterprise software provider specializing in supply chain intelligence, has formally sued SAP SE in a California federal court, accusing the German tech giant of stealing trade secrets during a commercial partnership. The lawsuit, filed on December 8, 2025, claims SAP copied over 12,000 lines of source code, proprietary machine learning models, and workflow logic from o9’s Demand Planning and Supply Chain Optimization platform between 2021 and 2023. The legal action stems from a collaboration initiative where SAP integrated o9’s technology into its SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) suite. o9 alleges that after the partnership ended, SAP continued to use the stolen intellectual property to enhance its own offerings, resulting in a competitive advantage in the $120 billion global supply chain software market. The company is seeking $650 million in damages, along with injunctive relief to halt further use of the contested technology. Key technical assets cited in the complaint include algorithmic frameworks for predictive inventory allocation and real-time disruption response systems. o9 asserts that these elements were developed over nearly five years and protected under non-disclosure agreements. The case could set a precedent for how trade secrets are enforced in enterprise software integrations, particularly when large vendors leverage smaller innovators' technology without formal licensing. Market participants are closely monitoring the dispute. SAP’s stock (ticker: SAP) fell 2.3% in after-hours trading following the news, while o9 Solutions (ticker: O9S) saw a 7.1% surge. Analysts suggest the outcome could influence customer confidence in SAP’s product integrity and reshape vendor relationships in the enterprise planning space.