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The Cartel Senate of the Federal Court of Justice ruled that a company using standard-essential patents cannot rely on the abuse of a dominant market position if it does not show any serious willingness to license itself.
An EGC ruling provides an interesting insight into the Commission’s novel methods of investigating listed companies and public antitrust infringements.
Errors in the allocation of exclusive distribution territories can jeopardize the exemption of exclusive distribution, the ECJ has ruled. Companies should review their distribution agreements.
No-poaching agreements have been in the sights of antitrust authorities for some time. Now the European Commission has imposed severe fines for the first time.
Legal requirements relating to environmental protection and the circular economy may be challenging to implement, but they are no exception to the ban on cartels.
Are managing directors liable for cartel fines imposed on the company? The ECJ must now answer this question.
