By Chris Foresman

Apple and its unlicensed Mac clone maker nemesis Psystar jointly filed a motion to protect confidential information during the discovery process of the ongoing lawsuit between the two. In a joint filing made by both Apple and Psystar, the two companies agreed to a litany of stipulations for the handling of evidence that is deemed sensitive, a protected trade secret, or otherwise "confidential."

The 18-page protective order defines two classes of "protected material" covered by the order. "Confidential" material covers anything that falls under Rule 26(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which allows for protection of sensitive information. Further, anything information that "would affect its competitive position, security interests, intellectual properties, or technological developments in an adverse manner" can be designated "Confidential -- Attorney's Eyes Only."

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