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Apple proposes settlement and new commission rates in Epic Games dispute
Apple has submitted a formal proposal to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California regarding its long-standing legal dispute with Epic Games. The company is requesting that the court order a settlement conference, potentially supervised by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero, to reach a resolution outside of prolonged litigation.
As part of this filing, Apple outlined a new commission structure for transactions initiated within iOS apps but completed via external web links. The proposed rates include a 15% fee for standard applications, a reduced 10% fee for specific partner programs (such as news and video), and a 5% fee for developers enrolled in the Small Business Program. This structure is significantly lower than the 30% fee typically charged for in-app purchases.
Epic Games has responded to the request for a settlement conference, stating that while it remains willing to engage in direct discussions that promote competition, it does not believe a court-mandated conference would be productive at this time. The final decision on whether to proceed with settlement talks rests with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.
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Apple · Epic Games · Joseph C. Spero · U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California · Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Apple proposed a 5% commission for developers in its Small Business Program. www.iphoneworld.com.es · www.telefonino.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Apple proposed a 15% commission for standard applications on purchases made through external links. www.iphoneworld.com.es · www.telefonino.net · 9to5mac.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Apple proposed a 10% commission for video, news, and mini-app partner programs. www.iphoneworld.com.es · www.telefonino.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Apple requested that any settlement conference be supervised by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero. www.appliste.cz · 9to5mac.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Epic Games believes court-mandated settlement talks would not meaningfully advance the prospects of a resolution at this stage. 9to5mac.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Apple has requested that the court order a settlement conference. www.appliste.cz · 9to5mac.com