Case Law Index
federal2024
Additional Highlights:AntitrustSearch EngineMonopolization
United States v. Google LLC
U.S. District Court, D.D.C.
Key Holding
Google is a monopolist in the markets for general search services and general search text advertising, maintained through exclusive dealing agreements with device manufacturers and browsers.
Case Summary
United States v. Google LLC found that Google violated the Sherman Act by maintaining monopoly power in the general search engine and search advertising markets through billions of dollars in exclusive default agreements with Apple and other device manufacturers and browser developers.
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