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
Sarafan 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.
AI SMS automation app developer (demand letter, 2025 — account reinstated)
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.
Two independent game developers (demand letter, 2025 — both accounts reinstated)
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.
Fintech app developer (demand letter, 2025 — account 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.
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