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Apple’s 30% App Store Fee in India Faces Antitrust Challenge from Match Group

Tinder owner Match Group has told Indian antitrust authorities that Apple’s 30% App Store commission threatens to constrain its revenue and expansion in the country’s booming dating app market. The submission comes amid a prolonged legal battle over Apple’s alleged anti-competitive practices in India.

Apple’s App Store Fees Under Scrutiny in India

Match Group, the parent company of popular dating app Tinder, has reportedly warned that Apple’s commission fees of up to 30% could significantly hamper its growth prospects in India’s rapidly expanding dating market. According to documents reviewed by Reuters, the company submitted these concerns to India’s Competition Commission (CCI) as part of an ongoing antitrust investigation.

by Natalie Brooks
Policy

Apple Confronts Fresh Antitrust Challenge Over App Store Practices in Chinese Market

A Chinese law firm has escalated antitrust allegations against Apple, filing a new administrative complaint with regulators over App Store dominance and payment practices. The move comes after a previous civil case was dismissed by Shanghai courts, shifting strategy to seek government enforcement instead.

New Antitrust Challenge Targets Apple’s Chinese Operations

A prominent law firm in China has initiated fresh antitrust proceedings against Apple Inc., according to reports from Reuters. The complaint alleges the technology giant maintains improper control over iOS app distribution and payment systems within the Chinese market. This represents an escalation of previous legal challenges that had been dismissed through civil law channels, with the firm now seeking intervention from state regulators.

by Natalie Brooks
BusinessPolicy

Washington State Implements Groundbreaking Merger Notification Law for Enhanced Antitrust Oversight

Washington has implemented a pioneering law requiring companies to notify state regulators about mergers triggering federal antitrust reviews. The legislation aims to provide earlier state oversight of potentially anti-competitive transactions across all industries, including technology. Legal experts suggest this represents a growing trend of states taking more active roles in merger enforcement.

New Compliance Requirements for Merging Companies

Washington state has implemented a first-in-the-nation law requiring companies to notify the state Attorney General about mergers and acquisitions that already trigger federal antitrust filings, according to reports. The legislation, which took effect in July, represents a significant expansion of state oversight authority beyond specific sectors to encompass all industries, including technology.

by Natalie Brooks