In May 2022, we reported that Match Group was taking legal action against Google. The dispute revolved around the terms of the Play Store. After a temporary agreement had already been reached at the end of May, the dispute flared up again. This time, however, it is Google that wants to proceed with a counterclaim against the Match Group.
According to Google, the Match Group, which is behind the dating platforms Tinder and OkCupid, violated the Play Store’s terms of use. Accordingly, the company no longer wants to pay commissions, which is illegal. This would give the Match Group an unfair advantage over other developers who properly abide by the rules, Google says in its counterclaim. Well then… The most important thing for Google is probably the lost revenue.
According to Bloomberg, Match Group has issued a statement insisting that the Play Store’s terms of service violate the law. Google is now using its monopoly on Android to deter developers from enforcing their rights. The counterclaim is a tactic to keep other app developers from filing their own lawsuits. The impression should be given that everyone would then have to reckon with a counterclaim.
Google, of course, sees things differently: They are demanding damages from the Match Group and are seeking the right to permanently ban the company’s dating apps from the Play Store.
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