Former Windows head Steven Sinofsky drew on his experience during Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ:MSFT) antitrust trial in the 90s and called the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit against Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) "so weird."
What Happened: Sinofsky emphasized the importance of market definition in U.S. antitrust cases, which he believes is unlike the European Union’s approach.
He highlighted various aspects of market definition, including the significance of market share, the concept of duopoly and more to understand what an "antitrust" trial means.
He also drew parallels with the U.S. v. Microsoft case, noting the unique nature of Apple’s case and the potential implications for developers.
"The Microsoft case was primarily about the business terms as well with selling Windows to OEMs. That's what makes this case so weird."
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