Epic Games Urges Supreme Court to Reject Apple's App Store Appeal
Epic Games asks U.S. Supreme Court to deny Apple’s petition in App Store case

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Epic Games has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to deny Apple’s request to challenge two lower court rulings regarding off-App-Store purchases. The case centers on Apple's 27% commission on these transactions and the broader implications for App Store competition.
- 01Epic argues that Apple's 27% commission on off-App-Store purchases violates the injunction's terms.
- 02Apple contends that the injunction's scope should not apply to all developers, citing the Trump v. CASA ruling.
- 03The Ninth Circuit found Apple in contempt for charging a commission that contradicted the injunction's spirit.
- 04Epic claims that limiting the injunction would hinder competition and not provide complete relief.
- 05The Supreme Court is expected to decide on whether to hear Apple's petition by late June or early July.
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Epic Games has formally requested the U.S. Supreme Court to deny Apple's petition seeking to overturn two lower court rulings in their ongoing legal battle over App Store policies. Apple's petition stems from a ruling that found it in civil contempt for charging a 27% commission on off-App-Store purchases, which Epic argues violates the injunction established by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in 2021. Apple contends that the injunction's scope should not extend to all developers, referencing the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. CASA, which limits injunctions to the parties involved. However, Epic counters that the case's nature necessitates a broader application to ensure fair competition. The Ninth Circuit had previously ruled that Apple’s commission contradicted both the letter and spirit of the law. The Supreme Court's decision on whether to take up Apple's appeal is anticipated before its summer recess, likely by late June or early July.
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The outcome of this case could significantly affect app developers and the overall competition within the App Store ecosystem.
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