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Timeline

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Tim Sweeney of Epic emails Apple

Tim Sweeney of Epic e-mails Apple requesting the right to allow Epic's own in-game payment option and to allow an…
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Apple Legal Responds

Apple Legal responds, denying Sweeney’s request.

Tim Sweeney emails Apple

2 am EDT: Tim Sweeney of Epic e-mails Apple: “I’m writing to tell you that Epic will no longer adhere…
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Epic Activates Secret ‘Hotfix’

2 am to 8 am EDT: Epic activates a secret "hotfix" previously included in a Fortnite update that adds a…
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Apple Removes Fortnite from the App Store

11 am PDT: Apple e-mails Epic that the direct payment option violates iOS Developer Terms and that Fortnite has been…
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Epic Files Antitrust Complaint

3 pm PDT: Epic files antitrust complaint in US District Court for the Northern District of California.

Epic Responds with Humor

Epic responds to the proceedings with an video parodying Apple's groundbreaking '1984' Super Bowl ad.

Apple Threatens Removal of Epic’s Developer Account

12 am PDT: Apple e-mails Epic that Epic’s Developer Program Account will be terminated in 14 days if direct payment…
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Epic Files Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

Epic files Motion for Temporary Restraining Order requesting court to (i) require Apple to keep Fortnite on iOS with Epic…
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Apple Files Opposition to Epic’s Motion

Apple files Opposition to Epic’s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order.  

Epic Files Response to Apple’s Opposition

Epic files Response to Apple’s opposition to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order  

Court Rules on Epic’s TRO Motion

The U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, issues an order granting in part and denying in part Epic Games'…
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Google Responds to Judicial Referral

Google files a response to the Judicial Referral for Purpose of Determining Relationship of Cases.

Epic Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Epic files Motion for Preliminary Injunction (same requests as Temporary Restraining Order).

Apple Files Counterclaim

Apple files Counterclaims and Response to Epic’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction.

Apple Files Opposition to Epic’s Motion

Apple files an opposition to Epic’s motion for preliminary injunction.

Epic Files Reply Memorandum

Epic Games files a reply memorandum in support of their motion for a preliminary injunction.

Joint Statement on Discovery Schedule

Epic Games and Apple file a joint statement on the discovery schedule for the case.

Preliminary Injunction Hearing

Hearing on Preliminary Injunction commenced at 9:30 am.

A Joint Statement on the Trial is Issued

Epic Games and Apple issue a joint statement on the trial.

Epic Games Issues Answer to Apple’s Counterclaims

Epic Games issues an answer to Apple's counterclaims.

Epic’s Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings

Epic Games files a Motion for Judgement on the pleadings (re- Apple's claims)

Court Issues Case Schedule and Pretrial Order

The U.S District Court of Northern California issues a Case Schedule and Pretrial Order.

Court Issues Order Granting in Part & Denying in Part Motion for Preliminary Injunction

The court issues an Order Granting in Part & Denying in Part Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Epic Files Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings

Epic files a Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings (re- Apple's claims)

Hearing Scheduled on Epic’s Motion on the Pleadings

A hearing on Epic Game's Motion on the Pleadings (re: Apple's Claims) is scheduled for November 10, 2020, at 2:00…
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Trial Date Scheduled

The date for the trial has been scheduled for May 3, 2021.

Judgement in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple, Inc.

A judgement in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. has been issued.

Permanent Injunction in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

A permanent injunction has been issued in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

Ruling in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

Rule 52 Order After Trial on the Merits

Appeal Filed in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

An appeal has been filed in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.

Principal Filings & Hearings

Analysis

Review Privacy and Purchase Policies to Avoid Epic Failure
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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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Setting the Stage for Epic v. Apple Trial Drama
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Epic v. Apple update
Ruling Maintains Epic v. Apple Status Quo for Trial
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Epic, Apple Want Judge to Decide Case
1000 648 David Hoppe

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Monday’s Hearing May Foreshadow Epic v. Apple Outcome
1000 648 David Hoppe

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Apple Countersues “Cold-Blooded” Epic Games
1000 648 David Hoppe

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Epic Games v. Apple: The Legal Issues
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