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Judge Yvonne Gonzales Rogers issues final ruling in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. [pdf]
Timeline
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Tim Sweeney of Epic e-mails Apple requesting the right to allow Epic's own in-game payment option and to allow an… 2 am EDT: Tim Sweeney of Epic e-mails Apple: “I’m writing to tell you that Epic will no longer adhere… 2 am to 8 am EDT: Epic activates a secret "hotfix" previously included in a Fortnite update that adds a… 11 am PDT: Apple e-mails Epic that the direct payment option violates iOS Developer Terms and that Fortnite has been… 3 pm PDT: Epic files antitrust complaint in US District Court for the Northern District of California. Epic responds to the proceedings with an video parodying Apple's groundbreaking '1984' Super Bowl ad. 12 am PDT: Apple e-mails Epic that Epic’s Developer Program Account will be terminated in 14 days if direct payment… Epic files Motion for Temporary Restraining Order requesting court to (i) require Apple to keep Fortnite on iOS with Epic… Apple files Opposition to Epic’s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Epic files Response to Apple’s opposition to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order The U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, issues an order granting in part and denying in part Epic Games'… Google files a response to the Judicial Referral for Purpose of Determining Relationship of Cases. Epic files Motion for Preliminary Injunction (same requests as Temporary Restraining Order). Apple files Counterclaims and Response to Epic’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Apple files an opposition to Epic’s motion for preliminary injunction. Epic Games files a reply memorandum in support of their motion for a preliminary injunction. Epic Games and Apple file a joint statement on the discovery schedule for the case. Epic Games and Apple issue a joint statement on the trial. Epic Games issues an answer to Apple's counterclaims. Epic Games files a Motion for Judgement on the pleadings (re- Apple's claims) The U.S District Court of Northern California issues a Case Schedule and Pretrial Order. The court issues an Order Granting in Part & Denying in Part Motion for Preliminary Injunction Epic files a Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings (re- Apple's claims) A hearing on Epic Game's Motion on the Pleadings (re: Apple's Claims) is scheduled for November 10, 2020, at 2:00… A judgement in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. has been issued. A permanent injunction has been issued in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. An appeal has been filed in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.Jun 30
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Principal Filings & Hearings
09.12.21
Notice of Appeal in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. [pdf]
09.10.21
Permanent Injunction in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. [pdf]
09.10.21
Judgement in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. [pdf]
09.10.21
Ruling in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. [pdf]
12.18.20
Discovery Order [pdf]
10.24.20
Epic’s Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (re- Apple’s claims) [pdf]
10.09.20
Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion for Preliminary Injunction [pdf]
10.06.20
Case Scheduling and Pretrial Order [pdf]
10.02.20
Epic’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (re- Apple’s Claims) [pdf]
09.29.20
Joint Statement Concerning Trial [pdf]
09.29.20
Epic Games, Inc.’s Answer to Apple Inc.’s Counterclaims [pdf]
09.24.20
Joint Statement on Discovery Schedule [pdf]
09.18.20
Epic’s Reply Memorandum in Support of Request for Preliminary Injunction [pdf]
09.15.20
Apple’s Opposition to Epic’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction [pdf]
09.08.20
Apple’s Answer, Defenses and Counterclaims in Response to Motion for Preliminary Injunction [pdf]
09.04.20
Epic’s Motion for a Preliminary Injunction [pdf]
09.03.20
Google’s Response to Judicial Referral for Purpose of Determining Relationship of Cases [pdf]
08.24.20
Court Order on Temporary Restraining Order [pdf]
08.23.20
Reply Memorandum in Support of Temporary Restraining Order [pdf]
08.21.20
Apple’s Opposition to Epic’s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [pdf]
08.17.20
Epic’s Notice of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [pdf]
8.13.20
Epic’s Complaint for Injunctive Relief [pdf]
Analysis
Epic Games’ half-billion-dollar lesson in children’s online privacy protection and the perils of retail trickery should serve as an early-warning system for other platforms considering ways to boost microtransactions and leverage user data.
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Selected Press
Quoting David Hoppe
Does the Epic vs Apple Judgement Open iOS to More Legal Attacks?
September 16, 2021
Apple Cuts Commissions: Industry Reacts, Regulators Watch
November 18, 2020
The Epic-Apple Courtroom Battle Commences [paywall]
September 29, 2020
Hearing in ‘Fortnite’ Maker’s Apple Lawsuit Tests Antitrust Claims [paywall]
September 28, 2020
Epic Games v. Apple: The Legal Issues
September 2, 2020
2022
September 2022
January 2022
35 US States File Antitrust Case Against Apple in Support of Epic
January 28, 2022
Epic Urges Appeals Court to Overturn Apple App Store Ruling
January 20, 2022
2021
December 2021
Epic v. Apple Ruling Put on Hold After Appeals Court Grants a Stay
December 8, 2021
November 2021
October 2021
September 2021
Epic Appeals Against Judge’s Ruling in Apple Antitrust Case
September 13, 2021
April 2021
Australia Suspends Apple-Epic Case as Battle Shifts to US
April 11, 2021
Three Questions that will Decide Epic v. Apple
April 8, 2021
March 2021
February 2021
UK Court Blocks Epic Games from Contesting Apple’s Fortnite Ban
February 22, 2021
Epic Games Steps up Apple Fight with EU Antitrust Complaint
February 16, 2021
January 2021
Epic Widens Fortnite Dispute With Apple, Google in U.K.
January 14, 2021
Apple and Epic Games Clash over Custodians in Antitrust Case
January 7, 2021
2020
December 2020
Apple Wants Fortnite Court Case Thrown Out
December 7, 2020
November 2020
Apple Is Reducing Its App Store Tax to 15 Percent for Most Developers
November 18, 2020
Apple is Cutting App Store Fees in Half for the Majority of Developers
November 18, 2020
Epic Games Files Against Apple Australia
November 18, 2020
Judge Limits Apple Counterclaims to Breach of Contract in Epic Case
November 11, 2020
October 2020
Apple vs. Epic ‘Fortnite’ Trial is Starting on May 3, 2021
October 7, 2020
Breaking Down the Coalition for App Fairness’ Issues with Apple
October 5, 2020
September 2020
To Fight Apple and Google, Smaller App Rivals Organize a Coalition [paywall]
September 24, 2020
Apple IDs Can’t be Used to Sign into Fortnite After Sept. 11, Epic Says
September 9, 2020
August 2020
Apple and Epic Have to Win Over More than Just a Judge
August 25, 2020
Apple Has FInally Gotten Too Big for Its Britches
August 24, 2020
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