Australia: Dismissed appeal by Apple

Description

Dismissed appeal by Apple

On 2 December 2021, the High Court of Australia dismissed an appeal by Apple Inc regarding the Federal Court's decision to allow the trial to proceed. As a result, the trial will most likely begin in late 2022.

Scope

Policy Area

Competition

Policy Instrument

Unilateral conduct regulation

Regulated Economic Activity

software provider: app stores

Implementation Level

national

Government Branch

judiciary

Government Body

court

Complete timeline of this policy change

Hide details

2020-11-16

under deliberation

On November 16, 2020, Epic Games Inc filed a complaint against Apple Inc regarding alleged monopoly…

2021-04-09

under deliberation

On April 9, 2021, the Federal Court of Australia approved Apple's stay application, by ordering a t…

2021-07-09

under appeal

After Apple Inc filed a complaint that the claim was inappropriate, since it was already before a U…

2021-12-02

in force

On 2 December 2021, the High Court of Australia dismissed an appeal by Apple Inc regarding the Fede…

2025-08-12

in force

On 12 August 2025, the Federal Court of Australia issued a ruling against Apple, finding that it co…

2026-04-21

in force

On 21 April 2026, the Federal Court of Australia granted the Australian Competition and Consumer Co…