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Judge Yvonne Gonzales Rogers issues final ruling in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. [pdf]
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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..Read More Apple Legal responds, denying Sweeney’s request. 2 am EDT: Tim Sweeney of Epic e-mails Apple: “I’m writing to tell you that Epic will no longer adhere..Read More 2 am to 8 am EDT: Epic activates a secret “hotfix” previously included in a Fortnite update that adds a..Read More 11 am PDT: Apple e-mails Epic that the direct payment option violates iOS Developer Terms and that Fortnite has been..Read More 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..Read More Epic files Motion for Temporary Restraining Order requesting court to (i) require Apple to keep Fortnite on iOS with Epic..Read More 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’..Read More 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. Hearing on Preliminary Injunction commenced at 9:30 am. 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..Read More The date for the trial has been scheduled for May 3, 2021. 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. Rule 52 Order After Trial on the Merits An appeal has been filed in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. Principal Filings & Hearings Analysis … … … … Selected Press Quoting David Hoppe Does the Epic vs Apple Judgement Open iOS to More Legal Attacks? Apple Cuts Commissions: Industry Reacts, Regulators Watch The Epic-Apple Courtroom Battle Commences [paywall] Hearing in ‘Fortnite’ Maker’s Apple Lawsuit Tests Antitrust Claims [paywall] Epic Games v. Apple: The Legal Issues 2022 September 2022 January 2022 35 US States File Antitrust Case Against Apple in Support of Epic Epic Urges Appeals Court to Overturn Apple App Store Ruling 2021 December 2021 Epic v. Apple Ruling Put on Hold After Appeals Court Grants a Stay November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 Epic Appeals Against Judge’s Ruling in Apple Antitrust Case April 2021 Australia Suspends Apple-Epic Case as Battle Shifts to US Three Questions that will Decide Epic v. Apple March 2021 February 2021 UK Court Blocks Epic Games from Contesting Apple’s Fortnite Ban Epic Games Steps up Apple Fight with EU Antitrust Complaint January 2021 Epic Widens Fortnite Dispute With Apple, Google in U.K. Apple and Epic Games Clash over Custodians in Antitrust Case 2020 December 2020 Apple Wants Fortnite Court Case Thrown Out November 2020 Apple Is Reducing Its App Store Tax to 15 Percent for Most Developers Apple is Cutting App Store Fees in Half for the Majority of Developers Epic Games Files Against Apple Australia Judge Limits Apple Counterclaims to Breach of Contract in Epic Case October 2020 Apple vs. Epic ‘Fortnite’ Trial is Starting on May 3, 2021 Breaking Down the Coalition for App Fairness’ Issues with Apple September 2020 To Fight Apple and Google, Smaller App Rivals Organize a Coalition [paywall] Apple IDs Can’t be Used to Sign into Fortnite After Sept. 11, Epic Says August 2020 Apple and Epic Have to Win Over More than Just a Judge Apple Has FInally Gotten Too Big for Its Britches
Tim Sweeney of Epic emails Apple
Apple Legal Responds
Tim Sweeney emails Apple
Epic Activates Secret ‘Hotfix’
Apple Removes Fortnite from the App Store
Epic Files Antitrust Complaint
Epic Responds with Humor
Apple Threatens Removal of Epic’s Developer Account
Epic Files Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
Apple Files Opposition to Epic’s Motion
Epic Files Response to Apple’s Opposition
Court Rules on Epic’s TRO Motion
Google Responds to Judicial Referral
Epic Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Apple Files Counterclaim
Apple Files Opposition to Epic’s Motion
Epic Files Reply Memorandum
Joint Statement on Discovery Schedule
Preliminary Injunction Hearing
A Joint Statement on the Trial is Issued
Epic Games Issues Answer to Apple’s Counterclaims
Epic’s Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings
Court Issues Case Schedule and Pretrial Order
Court Issues Order Granting in Part & Denying in Part Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Epic Files Reply Memorandum in Support of Motion for Judgement on the Pleadings
Hearing Scheduled on Epic’s Motion on the Pleadings
Trial Date Scheduled
Judgement in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple, Inc.
Permanent Injunction in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.
Ruling in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.
Appeal Filed in Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc.
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]Epic Games Lawsuit vs. Apple | Lawyers Explain!
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