Case Summary
In 2025, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) found Google LLC in violation of the Antimonopoly Act by requiring Android device manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and Chrome apps and set them as default, restricting competition. The JFTC issued a cease-and-desist order to stop such practices.
Status or Result
The JFTC issued a cease-and-desist order against Google, requiring it to cease the practices and implement compliance measures.
Key Disputes
Whether Google's pre-installation and default setting requirements constituted an unfair trade practice (tying or exclusionary dealing) that restrained competition in the search and browser markets.
Social Impact
The order may reshape digital platform competition in Japan, encouraging fairer market access and potentially influencing similar regulatory actions globally.
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