US District Court Judge Amit Mehta denied Apple's request to pause the Google Search monopoly trial, which threatens a lucrative arrangement worth $18 billion annually. Apple argued the need to defend its rights to future agreements with Google, crucial to user benefits and compensation. The trial's remedies phase is scheduled for April, with discussions around Google potentially selling Chrome or spinning off Android. Judge Mehta's order highlighted Apple's failure to demonstrate likely success or prove significant harm if the trial proceeds, amidst Google's liability for maintaining an illegal monopoly in search services.
Judge Mehta explains that Apple has not established a likelihood of success on the merits for the stay, showing a lack of clear evidence of harm.
Apple's involvement in the Google trial is crucial to defend its rights regarding arrangements with Google, which could benefit millions of users.
The remedies phase of the trial is set for April, focusing on potentially dismantling Google's illegal monopoly by selling Chrome and possibly spinning off Android.
Google was found liable for holding an illegal monopoly on general search, with significant ramifications for its business model and associated services.
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