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PubMatic Files Lawsuit Against Google for Restoring Fair Competition in Digital Advertising

PubMatic, Inc. (PUBM) | Sep. 8, 2025

By Paula Scott

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PubMatic, an independent technology company, filed a lawsuit against Google in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

The lawsuit aims to seek financial damages and restore fair competition in digital advertising markets.

PubMatic's complaint outlines Google's monopolistic and anticompetitive behavior impacting the industry.

Monopolistic Behavior

Google's anticompetitive acts adversely affected PubMatic's market share and revenue growth.

Impact on Industry

Google's dominance led to higher advertising costs, reduced diversity, and less transparency in the market.

Company Vision

PubMatic's CEO emphasized the company's commitment to innovation and transparency in digital advertising.

  • Google's actions limited monetization for publishers and raised costs for advertisers.
  • The lawsuit aims to create a competitive landscape where innovation and fair competition thrive in the digital advertising sector.

PubMatic's legal action against Google seeks to hold the tech giant accountable for its harmful practices and aims to restore a fair playing field in the digital advertising industry.