MCP startup Runlayer accuses Rippling of stealing its product idea
Runlayer, a startup offering a secure MCP gateway, filed a lawsuit against Rippling over a product trial, alleging IP misappropriation and claiming Rippling's evaluation involved extensive collaboration without a fair price. Rippling has launched its own MCP gateway, but it denies Runlayer's claims about IP theft, while Runlayer retains a top law firm to defend itself. The case highlights the challenges of selling AI infrastructure to enterprises, where deep trials are often necessary to close deals, and MCP gateways are becoming increasingly competitive.
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