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Let me clarify: 1. Epic spent the first hour of the hearing arguing that the relevant antitrust market was the "iOS app distribution" market. The judge pushed
by nodamage 6y ago
Let me clarify:
1. Epic spent the first hour of the hearing arguing that the relevant antitrust market was the "iOS app distribution" market. The judge pushed back hard on this because there were alternative distribution channels available to Epic, saying: "I know that's how you want to frame the issue... I'm not convinced that you have."
2. With regards to Epic's tying claim, she said she was not particularly persuaded with their section 1 argument. Referring to IAP, she said: "I just don't see this as a separate and distinct product."
Those points imply she is unlikely to conclude that Epic has met the threshold of likelihood to succeed on the merits to win the preliminary injunction, yes. But they will also be considered during the trial itself.