Japan: Fair Trade Commission investigation into Google over alleged violations of Antimonopoly Act
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Fair Trade Commission ordered Google to stop imposing restrictions in its app distribution and revenue-sharing agreements
On 15 April 2025, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) issued a cease and desist order to Google, requiring it to stop imposing restrictive terms under its Mobile Application Distribution Agreements (MADAs) and Revenue Share Agreements (RSAs). Goo…
SourceClosed consultation on FTC investigation into Google over alleged violations of Antimonopoly Act
On 22 November 2023, the public consultation closed on the Japan Fair Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into Google over alleged violations of the Antimonopoly Act. In particular, FTC aims to determine whether Google's licensing agreements with t…
SourceOpened consultation on FTC investigation into Google over alleged violations of Antimonopoly Act
On 23 October 2023, the Japan Fair Trade Commission(FTC) opened an investigation into Google over alleged violations of the Antimonopoly Act and opened a public consultation until 22 November 2023. In particular, FTC aims to determine whether Google…
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