Apple loses bid to throw out UK case over App Store fees

Apple 's bid to dismiss a lawsuit valued at nearly $1 billion was rejected today, with a judge ruling it must face allegations it charged more than 1,500 UK-based developers unfair commission fees on purchases of apps and other content.

Lawyers for Ennis say the US tech giant abused its dominant position in the market for the distribution of apps on iPhones and other Apple devices and are seeking damages. In the European Union, new laws have forced Apple to allow users to download apps from rival sources, including websites and alternative app stores.

Apple's lawyer Daniel Piccinin argued at a hearing in January that developers cannot have a claim in the UK unless they were charged on purchases made through the UK App Store.

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