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Issued Court of Appels ruling in Epic Games Inc. v. Apple Inc.
On 24 April 2023, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its ruling concerning Epic Games Inc. v. Apple Inc. In August 2020, Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple for alleged anticompetitive behaviour. Specifically, Epic Games claim…
SourcePostponement of rule changes within App Store until the end of appeals process
On 8 December 2021, the Court of Appeals ruled to allow the delayment of previously ordered changes to the App Store. Previously, it was ruled that app developers must be allowed to show links within their application to alternative ways to pay for …
SourceApple appeals verdict and files motion for stay of the permanent injunction
On 8 October 2021, one month after the US District Court for the Northern District of California reached its verdict in the matter Epic Games vs. Apple, Apple filed an appeal in the matter. Apple filed the appeal asking for a stay of the injunction …
SourceJudgement and permanent injunction released which force Apple to allow third-party payment options
On 10 September 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California reached its verdict in the matter Epic Games vs. Apple. It ruled that Epic Games has to pay damages for breach of contract since it violated the AppStore's terms a…
SourceDismissal of counterclaim filed by Apple Inc.
On 18 November 2020, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California ordered a motion for judgement on the pleadings while dismissing Apple's counterclaims. The counterclaim included intentional interference with prospective…
SourceApple Inc. files countersuit against Epic Games Inc. for contract breaches
On 8 September 2020, Apple Inc. filed a countersuit against Epic Games Inc. requesting punitive damages for contract breaches. Specifically, Apple accuses Epic of circumventing the AppStore rules and thereby causing Apple monetary damages.
SourceDecisions regarding temporary restraining orders filed by Epic Games Inc.
On 13 August 2020, Epic Games Inc. filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. for alleged anticompetitive behaviour. As part of the lawsuit, Epic Games filed temporary restraining orders against Apple in order to stop Apple from terminating Epic's developer…
SourceEpic Games Inc. files lawsuit against Apple Inc. for alleged anticompetitive behaviour
On 13 August 2020, Epic Games Inc. filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. for alleged anticompetitive behaviour. Specifically, Epic Games criticizes the fact that Apple does not allow external in-app payment systems, taking a 30% commission on every tra…
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