{"CaseNumber":"25-1311 ","bCapitalCase":false,"sJsonCreationDate":"09/25/2026","sJsonTerm":"2025","sJsonCaseNumber":"01311","sJsonCaseType":"Paid","RelatedCaseNumber":[],"PetitionerTitle":"Apple Inc., Petitioner","RespondentTitle":"Epic Games, Inc.","DocketedDate":"May 27, 2026","Links":"Linked with 26A194","LowerCourt":"United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit","LowerCourtCaseNumbers":"(25-2935)","LowerCourtDecision":"December 11, 2025","LowerCourtRehearingDenied":"March 30, 2026","QPLink":"../qp/25-01311qp.pdf","ProceedingsandOrder":[{"Date":"May 21 2026","Text":"Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due June 26, 2026)","Links":[{"Description":"Petition","File":"2026-05-26 Apple-Epic -- Cert Petition and Appendix.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/409561/20260526163506450_2026-05-26%20Apple-Epic%20--%20Cert%20Petition%20and%20Appendix.pdf"},{"Description":"Certificate of Word Count","File":"2026-05-21 Apple-Epic SCT Cert Pet Certificate of Compliance.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/409561/20260521162557901_2026-05-21%20Apple-Epic%20SCT%20Cert%20Pet%20Certificate%20of%20Compliance.pdf"},{"Description":"Proof of Service","File":"2026-05-21 Apple-Epic SCT Cert Pet Certificate of Service.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/409561/20260521162613283_2026-05-21%20Apple-Epic%20SCT%20Cert%20Pet%20Certificate%20of%20Service.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Jun 03 2026","Text":"Brief amici curiae of Computer & Communications Industry Association, et al. filed.","Links":[{"Description":"Main Document","File":"25-1311 Amicus Brief.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/412506/20260603105448122_25-1311%20Amicus%20Brief.pdf"},{"Description":"Certificate of Word Count","File":"25-1311 Certificate of Compliance.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/412506/20260603105500150_25-1311%20Certificate%20of%20Compliance.pdf"},{"Description":"Proof of Service","File":"25-1311 Service Affidavit.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/412506/20260603105512967_25-1311%20Service%20Affidavit.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Jun 04 2026","Text":"Brief of respondent Epic Games, Inc. in opposition filed.","Links":[{"Description":"Main Document","File":"Apple  v. Epic BIO FINAL TO PRINT PDFA.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/412677/20260604171155764_Apple%20%20v.%20Epic%20BIO%20FINAL%20TO%20PRINT%20PDFA.pdf"},{"Description":"Certificate of Word Count","File":"Apple v. Epic Word Count.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/412677/20260604171237901_Apple%20v.%20Epic%20Word%20Count.pdf"},{"Description":"Proof of Service","File":"Apple v. Epic Service Affidavit.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/412677/20260604171213861_Apple%20v.%20Epic%20Service%20Affidavit.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Jun 05 2026","Text":"Waiver of the 14-day waiting period for the distribution of the petition pursuant to Rule 15.5 filed by petitioner.","Links":[{"Description":"Main Document","File":"2026-06-05 SCT No 25-1311 Apple Rule 15.5 Waiver Letter.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/412753/20260605163147965_2026-06-05%20SCT%20No%2025-1311%20Apple%20Rule%2015.5%20Waiver%20Letter.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Jun 09 2026","Text":"DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/25/2026."},{"Date":"Jun 09 2026","Text":"Reply of petitioner Apple Inc. filed.  (Distributed)","Links":[{"Description":"Main Document","File":"2026-06-09 No 25-1311 Apple_Epic Cert Reply.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/412962/20260609152636131_2026-06-09%20No%2025-1311%20Apple_Epic%20Cert%20Reply.pdf"},{"Description":"Certificate of Word Count","File":"2026-06-09 No 25-1311 Apple_Epic Cert Reply Certificate of Compliance.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/412962/20260609152712066_2026-06-09%20No%2025-1311%20Apple_Epic%20Cert%20Reply%20Certificate%20of%20Compliance.pdf"},{"Description":"Proof of Service","File":"2026-06-09 No 25-1311 Apple_Epic Cert Reply Certificate of Service.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/412962/20260609152736567_2026-06-09%20No%2025-1311%20Apple_Epic%20Cert%20Reply%20Certificate%20of%20Service.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Jun 29 2026","Text":"DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/29/2026."},{"Date":"Jun 30 2026","Text":"Petition GRANTED limited to Question 1 presented by the petition."},{"Date":"Jul 22 2026","Text":"Motion for an extension of time to file the briefs on the merits filed.","Links":[{"Description":"Main Document","File":"2026-07-22 SCT 25-1311 Apple_Epic Extension Request.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/417078/20260722153812422_2026-07-22%20SCT%2025-1311%20Apple_Epic%20Extension%20Request.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Jul 23 2026","Text":"Motion to extend the time to file the briefs on the merits granted.  The time to file petitioner's brief and the joint appendix is extended to and including September 14, 2026.  The time to file respondent's brief is extended to and including November 13, 2026."},{"Date":"Aug 12 2026","Text":"Application (26A194) for a stay, submitted to Justice Kagan.","Links":[{"Description":"Main Document","File":"2026-08-12 SCOTUS - Application for Stay of District Court Proceedings w Apps.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/418814/20260812134307741_2026-08-12%20SCOTUS%20-%20Application%20for%20Stay%20of%20District%20Court%20Proceedings%20w%20Apps.pdf"},{"Description":"Proof of Service","File":"2026-08-12 COS - SCOTUS - Application for Stay of Lower Court Proceedings.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/418814/20260812134348780_2026-08-12%20COS%20-%20SCOTUS%20-%20Application%20for%20Stay%20of%20Lower%20Court%20Proceedings.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Aug 12 2026","Text":"Order entered by Justice Kagan:  Upon consideration of the application of counsel for the applicant, it is ordered that further proceedings in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, case No. 4:20-cv-5640, are hereby administratively stayed until 5 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, August 13, 2026."},{"Date":"Aug 12 2026","Text":"Opposition to Request for Administrative Stay filed.","Links":[{"Description":"Main Document","File":"Epic v. Apple - Opposition to Administrative Stay.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/418880/20260812220317693_Epic%20v.%20Apple%20-%20Opposition%20to%20Administrative%20Stay.pdf"},{"Description":"Proof of Service","File":"Epic Games SCT Opposition to Request for Administrative Stay - Certificate of Service.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/418880/20260812220433169_Epic%20Games%20SCT%20Opposition%20to%20Request%20for%20Administrative%20Stay%20-%20Certificate%20of%20Service.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Aug 13 2026","Text":"Reply of applicant Apple Inc. filed.","Links":[{"Description":"Reply","File":"2023-08-13 SCOTUS No. 26A194 - Reply iso Application for Stay of District Court Proceedings.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/418912/20260813114458159_2023-08-13%20SCOTUS%20No.%2026A194%20-%20Reply%20iso%20Application%20for%20Stay%20of%20District%20Court%20Proceedings.pdf"},{"Description":"Proof of Service","File":"2026-08-13 COS for SCOTUS No. 26A194 - Reply iso Application for Stay of District Court Proceedings.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/418912/20260813114520581_2026-08-13%20COS%20for%20SCOTUS%20No.%2026A194%20-%20Reply%20iso%20Application%20for%20Stay%20of%20District%20Court%20Proceedings.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Aug 13 2026","Text":"Application (26A194) denied by Justice Kagan."},{"Date":"Sep 14 2026","Text":"Brief of petitioner Apple Inc. filed.","Links":[{"Description":"Main Document","File":"2026-09-14 No. 25-1311 Apple-Epic Merits Opening Brief.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424150/20260914154510009_2026-09-14%20No.%2025-1311%20Apple-Epic%20Merits%20Opening%20Brief.pdf"},{"Description":"Certificate of Word Count","File":"2026-09-14 No. 25-1311 Apple-Epic Merits Opening Brief Cert of Compliance.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424150/20260914154523773_2026-09-14%20No.%2025-1311%20Apple-Epic%20Merits%20Opening%20Brief%20Cert%20of%20Compliance.pdf"},{"Description":"Proof of Service","File":"2026-09-14 No. 25-1311 Apple-Epic Merits Opening Brief Cert of Service.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424150/20260914154533634_2026-09-14%20No.%2025-1311%20Apple-Epic%20Merits%20Opening%20Brief%20Cert%20of%20Service.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Sep 14 2026","Text":"Joint appendix filed.  (Statement of costs filed)","Links":[{"Description":"Main Document","File":"2026-09-14 No. 25-1311 Apple-Epic Joint Appendix.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424156/20260914154935160_2026-09-14%20No.%2025-1311%20Apple-Epic%20Joint%20Appendix.pdf"},{"Description":"Proof of Service","File":"2026-09-14 No. 25-1311 Apple-Epic COS Joint Appendix.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424156/20260914154944753_2026-09-14%20No.%2025-1311%20Apple-Epic%20COS%20Joint%20Appendix.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Sep 16 2026","Text":"Brief amicus curiae of Washington Legal Foundation filed.","Links":[{"Description":"Main Document","File":"25-1311 WLF Amicus Brief Apple v. Epic Games.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424423/20260916085453724_25-1311%20WLF%20Amicus%20Brief%20Apple%20v.%20Epic%20Games.pdf"},{"Description":"Certificate of Word Count","File":"25-1311 WLF Cert Word Count.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424423/20260916085523769_25-1311%20WLF%20Cert%20Word%20Count.pdf"},{"Description":"Proof of Service","File":"25-1311 WLF Proof of Service.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424423/20260916085639671_25-1311%20WLF%20Proof%20of%20Service.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Sep 19 2026","Text":"Brief amicus curiae of International Center for Law and Economics filed.","Links":[{"Description":"Main Document","File":"ACB_ICLE_ISO_Pet_No._25-1311.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424958/20260919124434617_ACB_ICLE_ISO_Pet_No._25-1311.pdf"},{"Description":"Proof of Service","File":"E-Filing_Proof_of_Service.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424958/20260919124445688_E-Filing_Proof_of_Service.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Sep 21 2026","Text":"Brief amici curiae of Computer & Communications Industry Association, et al. filed.","Links":[{"Description":"Main Document","File":"25-1311_Amicus Brief.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424990/20260921111312171_25-1311_Amicus%20Brief.pdf"},{"Description":"Certificate of Word Count","File":"25-1311_Certificate of Word Count.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424990/20260921111317866_25-1311_Certificate%20of%20Word%20Count.pdf"},{"Description":"Proof of Service","File":"25-1311_Proof of Service.pdf","DocumentUrl":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-1311/424990/20260922110246275_25-1311_Proof%20of%20Service.pdf"}]},{"Date":"Sep 21 2026","Text":"Brief amici curiae of Professor Michael T. 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