Amicus Brief - Dreamstime v. Google

WASHINGTON - Open Markets Institute filed an amicus brief in support of stock photography company Dreamstime in its lawsuit against Google for abusing its monopoly in online search.

The brief argues that instead of competing with a better product and better terms, Google engaged in self-preferencing—elevating Google Images and disappearing Dreamstime in search. Google has employed this tactic against many competitors. The Sherman Act, however, prohibits a monopolist from using its dominance in such a manner to gain a leg up over independent rivals.

Read the full brief below or download here.