Fortnite creator Epic Games opposed Apple’s efforts to shelve the order in an antitrust trial on Friday because the appeal process may be lengthy.
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers cancelled some App Store rules of iPhone manufacturers in September, including prohibiting developers from directing their users to Apple’s in-app payment system. Other payment options, which partly won the victory of Epic and other app makers.
Apple must comply with the ban by December 9, but earlier this month, the company said it would appeal the ruling and asked Gonzalez Rogers to shelve her order because the appeal process may require More than a year.
Epic argued in a court document on Friday that Apple did not meet the legal standards for the suspension, which requires Apple to show that if the ban is later revoked on appeal, it will be irreparably harmed even if the order is temporarily complied with.
Epic said that Apple’s positive comments on the ruling shortly after landing and the delay in requesting a suspension indicate that it will not be harmed by the issuance of the order
“The public interest tends to refuse (Apple’s request); an injunction is the only way to effective relief,” Epic wrote. “History shows… Apple will not make any changes without a ban.”
News Source: Gadgets360
