US court denies emergency motion issued by Apple in legal case against Epic Games

A US court had denied Apple’s emergency motion to pause an injunction that prohibits the company from collecting fees on purchases made on alternative app stores.

Apple is currently in the process of appealing a court order issued last month, as part of its longstanding legal battle with Epic Games over “anticompetitive” commissions and not allowing developers to use alternative payment options.

As reported by CNBC, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that Apple “bears the burden of showing that the circumstances justify an excuse of [its] discretion.”

It found that “after reviewing the relevant factors, [it] was not persuaded that a stay is appropriate.”

In response to the decision, Apple said it would continue to fight its case during the appeals process.

“As we’ve said before, we strongly disagree with the district court’s opinion,” a spokesperson said. “Our goal is to ensure the App Store remains an incredible opportunity for developers and a safe and trusted experience for our users.”

On June 2, the European Commission ordered Apple to comply with its Digital Markets Act (DMA), giving the company less than 30 days to update its App Store and enable developers to provide different methods of payment for apps.