--- title: Google Found Guilty of Illegally Monopolizing Ad Tech Market description: A US District Court ruled that Google monopolized key segments of the digital advertising technology market, violating the Sherman Antitrust Act. The verdict,... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/google-found-guilty-of-illegally-monopolizing-ad-tech-market-akpcsgcbs twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Google Found Guilty of Illegally Monopolizing Ad Tech Market | daily.dev og:description: A US District Court ruled that Google monopolized key segments of the digital advertising technology market, violating the Sherman Antitrust Act. 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Google plans to appeal, and the case's outcome may have broad implications for the tech industry. ## Content # Google Found Guilty of Ad Tech Monopoly in Antitrust Case A US District Court has ruled against Google, finding the company liable for monopolizing key segments of the digital advertising technology market. The court concluded that Google unlawfully acquired and maintained monopoly power in the markets for publisher ad servers and ad exchanges and engaged in illegal tying practices. This verdict follows a two-year legal battle initiated by the US federal government and several states, citing violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The US Department of Justice successfully demonstrated that Google engaged in anticompetitive practices to maintain its dominance in the ad tech industry. This decision marks a significant victory for the government, which could potentially lead to major changes within the company, including a possible breakup of its advertising business or the imposition of new restrictions. The ruling also sets the stage for another major antitrust trial against Google, which could focus on its monopoly in the internet search market. Remedies for this case are expected to be determined by mid-2025. Google has announced plans to appeal parts of the decision, indicating that the legal battle is far from over. 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