App Store & Tech Platform Disputes
Buzko Krasnov runs a dedicated practice representing mobile app developers and other technology businesses in disputes with major platforms — Apple, Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and others. Our work spans pre-litigation counseling, demand letters, emergency injunctive relief, and federal court litigation. We have handled more than two dozen platform disputes across multiple jurisdictions and continue to build on that experience to develop ever more effective strategies for our clients.
Types of Cases We Handle
Appealing Wrongful Removals or Developer Account Terminations
We appeal wrongful app removals or developer account terminations by the App Store or Google Play, drafting demand letters to platform legal departments and engaging with Apple's and Google's internal and external counsel.
Suing Tech Platforms
We sue tech platforms like Apple and Google in federal court for wrongful app removals or developer account terminations, asserting breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, antitrust violations, and related claims.
Recovery of Withheld Revenue
We pursue the release of earned revenue withheld by platforms following a termination or suspension — a routine practice we treat as a core part of our work.
Challenging App Rejections & Policy Decisions
We dispute wrongful app rejections and policy decisions, including challenging opaque or inconsistently applied review guidelines and permissions policies.
IP Infringement Complaints
We submit intellectual property infringement complaints against competitors on the App Store or Google Play, or respond to and defend clients against such complaints filed against them.
Asserting EU Platform Rights
We assert rights under EU law, including Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1150 (the Platform-to-Business Regulation), for developers with EU-based users who are entitled to advance notice and reasoned justification before termination.
Disputes Beyond App Stores
We handle account suspensions and terminations on Meta/Facebook, LinkedIn, and other major platforms.
Payment Processor Funds Recovery
We recover funds from payment processors that wrongfully freeze or withhold developer proceeds.
Legal Opinions
We prepare legal opinions on compliance with developer agreements and reinstatement prospects for strategic planning purposes.
Guide to App Store Disputes for Developers
In this legal guide, we detail the various types of app store disputes and provide recommendations for handling them.
Read moreSarafan Mobile Ltd. v. Google LLC and Meta Platforms, Inc. (N.D. Cal. 2024)
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.
Read moreOur Experience
Apple App Store
Sarafan Mobile Ltd. v. Apple, Inc. (N.D. Cal. 2025)
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.
618Media Dijital Hizmetler Ltd. Şirketi v. Apple Inc. (N.D. Cal. 2025)
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.
Apple Watch app developer (demand letter, 2025)
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.
Social tracker app developer (demand letter, 2025)
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.
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