Twitter Threatens Lawsuit Against Meta Over New App Threads

July 7, 2023
Elon Musk and Mark Zukerberg
Twitter owner, Musk and Threads owner, Zukerberg

Following the successful takeoff of Meta’s new app, Threads, on Wednesday, the microblogging site, Twitter, is threatening to initiate legal action.

Twitter’s threat is contained in a letter it sent to Meta on Thursday. Five things to know about Zuckerberg’s Twitter-like app, Threads

Join our WhatsApp Channel

The PBA reports that the app went live on Apple and Android app stores in 100 countries on Wednesday. However, Threads is not yet released in Europe owing to concerns over data privacy.

Twitter’s letter was signed by Alex Spiro and addressed to Mark Zuckerberg. Meta Offers Tips On How To Obtain Invite To New App, Threads

It said the company “has serious concerns that Meta Platforms (Meta) have engaged in systematic, willful, and unlawful misappropriation of Twitter’s trade secrets and other intellectual property.

“Twitter intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights, and demands that Meta take immediate steps to stop using any Twitter trade secrets or other highly confidential information.”

+ posts
Ukraine Fires All Deputy Defencce Ministers, Secretary Over Corruption Allegation
Previous Story

Ukraine Calls For ‘Honesty’ In Ties With NATO Ahead Summit Next Week

Gbenga Daniel and Dapo Abiodun
Next Story

Senator Gbenga Daniel Repents, Rejects Further Pension Payment

Featured Stories

Latest from News

Rivers State Gets New SSG as Fubara Appoints Anabraba

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed Hon. Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), succeeding Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo. The appointment was announced on Monday through a special statement from the Ministry of Information and Communications, signed

Hamas Frees Final Batch of Israeli Hostages Under Ceasefire Deal

Hamas has released the last group of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, marking the completion of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and prisoner-exchange deal that has drawn international attention and cautious relief among families. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday evening that

Renowned Evangelist Uma Ukpai Dies at 80

The family of renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has confirmed his passing. He died on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. The announcement was made in an official statement
Ukraine Fires All Deputy Defencce Ministers, Secretary Over Corruption Allegation
Previous Story

Ukraine Calls For ‘Honesty’ In Ties With NATO Ahead Summit Next Week

Gbenga Daniel and Dapo Abiodun
Next Story

Senator Gbenga Daniel Repents, Rejects Further Pension Payment

Don't Miss

Location Tags On Content Are False – Instagram Explains

Location Tags On Content Are False – Instagram Explains

The Instagram management has debunked that viral claims suggesting
New Pos Charges: PoS Operators Risk N10m Fine, Imprisonment

New PoS Charges: PoS Operators Risk N10m Fine, Imprisonment

Point of Sale (PoS) operators risk N1 million to N10