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The battle between Apple and Epic Games over the so-called “Apple tax” and market monopoly is spreading not only in the United States but also in Australia. Apple’s allegations of suspending the trial in Australia have been dismissed and a trial between the two companies will begin soon.
The court overturns the original decision
The trial between Apple and Epic Games in Australia was scheduled to begin in November 2022. However, Apple has asked the court to suspend the case, saying that the dispute in California, where it is located, should be filed first on the basis of the contract with Epic.
The motion for a stop sign was once accepted, but the court unanimously overturned the decision in July. This time, the Canberra High Court of Australia ordered the start of the trial because of the review at that time.
Suspension of trial has no benefit to Epic
So far, Epic has argued that Apple’s attempt to decide where to hear a dispute “has a frosty impact” on market competition in Australia. If Apple’s injustice isn’t acknowledged, Epic will still be locked out of the platform.
Therefore, it is probable that Apple only requested suspension based on the contract with Epic, and Epic did not agree with the suspension request. The court has now dismissed Apple’s allegations and will rule costs against the company, saying it “contains basic public interest issues” regarding actions taken in the Australian submarket. Revealed.
Generally in favor of Apple
So far, the trial between Apple and Epic in the United States has generally been in favor of Apple. The district court did not recognize Epic’s desire to revive “Fortnite” on the App Store, the problem of 30% fees being too high, or the unfair monopoly of the market.
However, one point is that a disadvantageous judgment that can be said to be fatal to Apple (payment services that do not go through Apple should also be allowed), both companies have announced appeals. Apple has also requested a hold on the third-party permit order until the proceedings are over, but the district court has rejected it.
Source: AppleInsider
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