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The European Commission has decided to withdraw its proposed Standard Essential Patents (SEP) Regulation, leaving no immediate plan for a replacement.

The recent U.S.-EU trade agreement has received a mixed response from small technology companies and app developers.

ACT | The App Association has expressed ongoing concerns about the potential unintended consequences of the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) proposed roadmaps for Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems.

ACT | The App Association has expressed approval for the newly announced Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Indonesia.

“The President’s announced AI Action plan is an important step forward in ensuring the United States remains the global leader in AI development,” said Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association. “The plan’s emphasis on supporting...

ACT | The App Association has announced the permanent restoration of full tax deductibility for domestic research and development expenses, benefiting small tech companies. “This is a huge win by small tech for small tech.

ACT | The App Association has expressed approval for the House Judiciary's focus on the Anti-Competitive Digital Markets Act.

The App Association has expressed its disappointment following the Senate's decision to remove an AI pause from a reconciliation bill.

ACT | The App Association has expressed its continued support for the AI Pause included in the recent budget reconciliation bill.

Morgan Reed, president of ACT | The App Association, has voiced strong opposition to the re-introduction of the Open App Markets Act (OAMA).

The App Association has published a new white paper titled "Antitrust at a Crossroads: Protecting Innovation in the AI Era."

The App Association has launched Developed: EU, a six-week, nine-city tour across the European Union.

The App Association has expressed support for the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee's decision to restore immediate tax deductibility of research and development (R&D) investments for five years.

The App Association, known as ACT, has issued a statement regarding the newly announced trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Washington, D.C. – The App Association has announced the appointment of Jack Fleming as its new Director of Global Communications.

In a recent development concerning the Google Search antitrust case, ACT | The App Association has submitted an amicus brief highlighting potential negative impacts on small and medium-sized technology businesses.

Startups and small businesses are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation.

The App Association, represented by its president Morgan Reed, has issued a statement regarding the recent introduction of the App Store Freedom Act.

App developers emphasize the necessity for clear, consistent guidelines that foster innovation while enabling them to offer effective measures for parents to safeguard children from inappropriate online content.

On April 23, 2025, the European Commission announced fines amounting to €700 million related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) investigations.