In a recent ruling, Judge Leonie Brinkema determined that Google violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by unlawfully monopolizing the open-web display publisher ad server and ad exchange markets. However, the court sided with Google regarding its advertiser ad networks technology. The ruling reflects a dual outcome: while certain accusations were validated, Google remains confident in its appeal of the decision on publisher tools, claiming competitive options exist for users.
Judge Brinkema found that Google violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power in the open-web display publisher ad server and ad exchange markets.
The court cleared Google on the claim of monopolizing advertiser ad networks but ruled against them on two counts related to publisher tools and their ad exchange.
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