Case Law Index
federal2023
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Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Key Holding
Apple does not hold a monopoly in the mobile gaming transactions market but must allow developers to include in-app links to external payment systems.
Case Summary
Epic Games v. Apple resulted in Apple being required to allow developers to include buttons or links to outside payment platforms within their apps under California's Unfair Competition Law, though the court found Apple did not maintain an illegal monopoly under the Sherman Act.
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