Springshot Challenges Spirit Data Sale to Google Over 3 Years of Alleged IP
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Updated · Ars Technica · Sep 10
Springshot Challenges Spirit Data Sale to Google Over 3 Years of Alleged IP
1 articles · Updated · Ars Technica · Sep 10
Summary
Springshot asked the bankruptcy court to halt Spirit Airlines’ data sale to Google, arguing the auction may include proprietary data and trade secrets embedded in Spirit systems.
A limited objection filed last month says the sale agreement defines the assets too broadly—covering categories like workflow, business application and collaboration data without separating Spirit-owned records from third-party IP.
Doug Kreuzkamp said Springshot powered Spirit’s technology stack for the past 3 years through its final flight, yet the startup received no notice before the operational dataset was put up for auction.
Springshot wants a forensic review before any transfer proceeds, warning the court could otherwise legitimize startup IP moving to dominant buyers through bankruptcy sales.