Google’s monopoly is illegal, court rules in groundbreaking case

What’s next for Google?

Not surprisingly, Alphabet representatives have already expressed their intention to appeal the court’s decision, stating that it was the quality of the product, not illegal activities, that contributed to the company’s 89.2% share of the search engine market.

In response to the ruling, the company’s global president, Kent Walker, said: “This decision recognizes that Google offers the best search engine but says we shouldn’t be able to easily share it.”

The appeals process won’t be a quick-fix process. But in addition to any penalties ultimately agreed upon, it’s understood the U.S. government will also seek “structural relief” for the company, potentially leading to the breakup of its business.