---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001441683-23-000031"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "APPN"
cik: "0001441683"
company_name: "APPIAN CORP"
filed_at: "2023-03-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-17T10:14:30.316423+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Appian files appellate brief defending $2B+ trade secret verdict against Pegasystems

## Summary
- Filed brief in Virginia Court of Appeals responding to Pegasystems' appeal of $2B+ verdict.
- Jury found Pegasystems willfully and maliciously misappropriated Appian trade secrets.
- Trial judge described evidence as 'overwhelming'; Appian argues precedent requires upholding verdict.
- Brief and supporting evidence available on Appian's Pega Verdict webpage.
- Appian believes Pega faces 'tall hurdle' to overturn jury award.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001441683-23-000031
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: APPN
- cik: 0001441683
- company_name: APPIAN CORP
- filed_at: 2023-03-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1441683/000144168323000031/0001441683-23-000031-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1441683/000144168323000031/appn-20230329.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
- HTML: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001441683-23-000031
- JSON: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001441683-23-000031.json
- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001441683-23-000031.txt

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.