![]() ![]() “If not reversed, this decision would upend established principles of antitrust law and, as the district court itself recognized, undermine sound antitrust policy,” according to the filing. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, to leave the App Store business model largely intact, Epic said. The appeals court should overrule the decision by U.S. But the apps function “under a dark cloud: contractual and technological restrictions that Apple imposes to maintain its monopoly position and restrain competition,” Epic said in its filing. “The court recognized the value of Apple’s ever-increasing innovation and commitment to privacy and security, which benefit users and developers alike.”Įpic said apps are a force for good because they enable so many different activities on a phone, from social media to gaming to hailing ride-share cars. ![]() “In its ruling last year, the district court confirmed that Apple is not a monopolist in any relevant market and that its agreements with app developers are legal under antitrust laws,” the spokesperson said. Apple is also contending with monopolization enforcement investigations brought by federal and state agencies, and legislative bids to restrict its business practices.Īn Apple spokesperson said the company is confident that rulings challenged by Epic on appeal will be upheld. ![]() seeking to open up the App Store to competition. Apple faces a number of antitrust lawsuits in and outside the U.S. ![]()
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