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European Commission v. Apple (First DMA Enforcement)
AT.40652
Intellectual PropertyTech Law
Jurisdiction
European Union
Date
Mar 4, 2024
Status
Ruling Issued
Source
legaldatahunter
Court
European Commission (DG Competition)
Date Filed
Mar 4, 2024
Date Decided
Mar 4, 2024
Relevance
91%
Summary
First enforcement action under the EU Digital Markets Act. Forced Apple to allow external payment links.
Holding
The Commission found Apple breached the DMA by preventing developers from steering consumers to alternative offers outside the App Store. First enforcement action under the Digital Markets Act.
Key Facts
Following a Spotify complaint, the Commission found Apple's rules prevented developers from informing users about cheaper subscriptions outside the app.
Status Timeline
Ruling IssuedFirst DMA enforcement — Apple anti-steering rules