ACT | The App Association Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Apple v. Pepper

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ACT | The App Association released a statement from president Morgan Reed regarding today's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the 9th Circuit's decision in the matter of Apple v. Pepper:

"We are extremely disappointed in the decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to reward trial lawyers rather than developers. Platforms of all kinds have provided three key benefits for developers—trust, reduction of overhead,and global access to consumers. 

"This decision and its categorization of developers as 'suppliers' or 'manufacturers' to platforms sets a troubling precedent. Ten years ago getting software was quite a different and onerous process- our members count on platforms that enable customers to purchase software safely, easily and with confidence. Under this decision, only trial lawyers will benefit from the simplification of platforms as a retailer and vendor model."

About the App Association: ACT | The App Association represents more than 5,000 app makers and connected device companies in the mobile economy. Organization members leverage the connectivity of smart devices to create innovative solutions that make our lives better. ACT | The App Association is the leading industry resource on market strategy, regulated industries, privacy, and security.

SOURCE ACT | The App Association

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