App Store & Tech Platform Disputes

Across our App Store demand letter matters, Apple has ultimately paid out withheld funds to the developers. We have not yet achieved developer account reinstatement with Apple.

Represented the developer of a live-streaming, video chat, and messaging app after Apple terminated its App Store developer account for alleged “dishonest or fraudulent activity” and withheld over $350,000 in accrued proceeds. Challenged Apple’s retention of the full balance as unsupported by the Apple Developer Program License Agreement. Following the demand letter and communications with Apple’s outside counsel, Apple released all of the withheld proceeds.

Represented developer in an App Store dispute against a competing app using the same name, similar branding, and a similar icon in the same product category, creating a risk of traffic diversion and reputational harm. Submitted trademark materials and side-by-side evidence, and Apple removed the competing app from the App Store.

Represented plaintiff mobile app developer in an action stemming from Apple's termination of its App Store developer account, asserting breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, antitrust violations, and related claims. The amended complaint was dismissed.

Represented plaintiff mobile app developer in an action arising from Apple's termination of its App Store developer account, asserting breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, antitrust violations, and related claims. The amended complaint was dismissed.

Represented app developer whose account had over 63,000 ratings and a 4.6-star average. Challenged Apple's termination notice citing vague "dishonest or fraudulent activity" without any specific factual basis.

Represented a developer with over 5.5 million global installs and more than one million EU users, generating $721,000 per month in revenue before Apple terminated the account without explanation. Invoked the EU Platform-to-Business Regulation and California law, seeking reinstatement and release of over $1.2 million in withheld proceeds.

Represented app developer in challenging a pending termination notice covering apps including a family location sharing app and a health monitoring app.

Represented solo developer whose account had reached $50,000 in monthly revenue before sudden termination after six months without any prior violations.

Represented developer of three crypto price tracker apps with 325,000+ total downloads. Challenged account-wide termination that eliminated the ability to push updates to existing users and froze earnings payments.

Developed strategy and prepared a legal opinion on the reinstatement of app developer accounts on the App Store and Google Play that were terminated based on sanctions.

We represented a mobile app developer whose application was removed from Google Play following a trademark infringement complaint filed by Meta. After filing a motion for a temporary restraining order, we secured reinstatement of the app as part of a comprehensive settlement.

Represented the developer of an AI-powered Android application that Google repeatedly refused to approve without clear or consistent explanation. After standard appeal channels produced no workable guidance, we sent a demand letter challenging Google's handling of the review process. Google then provided specific direction, and the app was approved for publication on Google Play.

Represented two game developers whose accounts were terminated under Google's "high risk or abuse" provisions covering multiple high-traffic apps with millions of users. Google provided no specific explanation. Following our demand letter, both accounts were reinstated.

Represented a fintech developer whose account was terminated before the app was ever published — no user complaints, no public visibility, no factual basis for the termination. The account was reinstated following our demand letter.

Represented the developer of an AI-powered visual search and tracking app after a competitor filed a Google Play trademark complaint seeking removal of the app and disabling of associated developer accounts. Google gave the developer seven days to resolve the complaint before Google could restrict the app, and the developer tried to resolve the dispute directly, but the complainant did not respond. The developer contacted us one day before that seven-day period expired, and we sent a demand letter challenging the trademark complaint and demanding that the complainant withdraw it or identify any specific remaining concern. The dispute was resolved the next day, and the app was not removed from Google Play.

Represented a Facebook app developer whose account was suspended with $68,449 in proceeds withheld. Asserted breach of Meta's Terms of Service and Facebook Developer Payment Terms. Following the demand letter, Meta unfroze the developer's account and released the withheld funds.

Represent the operator of a professional open-source intelligence service whose corporate LinkedIn account was suspended. Challenging the suspension as tortious interference with contractual relations and a violation of LinkedIn's own Terms of Service; responding to LinkedIn's enforcement team cease and desist.

Represent a long-standing LinkedIn member with over 6,000 connections who relied on the platform for client development. Demanding reinstatement following abrupt account termination.

Assisted Flipper Devices Inc., the developer of the popular multi-tool device for hardware enthusiasts, in disputes with PayPal and YouTube involving frozen funds and account restrictions, recovering $1.3 million in the process.
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