Today, ACT | The App Association submitted an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of Google. The association is urging the court to vacate a previous verdict and permanent injunction that they argue threaten small business app developers and the broader app economy. According to the association, the current judgment conflicts with commercial realities where small developers use platforms like Google Play for competition and innovation.

Morgan Reed, president of the App Association, stated, "The district court’s judgment is at odds with market realities in fundamental ways and threatens the livelihood of small app developers and emerging technology businesses." He emphasized that the process did not consider how many small business developers rely on these platforms for trust and distribution. Reed warned that changes resulting from this judgment could harm countless small developers who depend on these ecosystems.

The App Association represents a community of small business innovators and has called on the Ninth Circuit Court to overturn or modify the district court's decision. They advocate for a ruling that would protect app developers' rights while allowing Google to maintain its platform operations. The association plans to continue advocating for solutions favorable to small businesses during the appeals process.

ACT | The App Association is a global trade organization representing small and medium-sized technology companies. Their members include entrepreneurs, innovators, and independent developers engaged across various industries within the global app ecosystem. The association works to promote policies that encourage innovation while providing resources for capital raising, job creation, and technological development.