Tech Antitrust Lawsuit: Google's Epic Games Case Ruling Signals Change
Change in Antitrust Law
A California judge on Monday ruled that Google must open up Android to rival third-party app stores as part of a landmark antitrust case against the tech giant.
Impact of the Ruling
Management and law experts indicate this ruling highlights how antitrust law is being used against Big Tech companies — and could cost Google billions of dollars in lost revenue.
- Epic Games initially filed the suit in August 2020.
- A jury found that Google violated antitrust policies in its Play Store for Android devices.
- Google held a monopoly in its Play Store by limiting competitors' apps.
Judicial Remedies Established
Judge James Donato established remedies to that monopoly:
- For three years, Google cannot pay companies to launch apps exclusively on the Play Store.
- Google cannot pay for the preinstallation of its app store on devices.
According to Peter Cohan, an associate professor of management practice at Babson College, the ruling could reshape the dynamics of app distribution.
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