This paper discusses the general characteristics of online markets from a competition theory perspective and the … implications for competition policy. Three important Internet markets are analyzed in more detail: search engines, online auction … platforms, and social networks. Given the high level of market concentration and the development of competition over time, we …

Although competition law and IP law probably pursue complementary goals, competition laws can:(i) affect remedies … products and the competition laws have arisen or may arise, particularly as regards the ability of owners of standard essential …) terms. This chapter also examines potential competition law constraints on the pricing of patent licences, other licensing …

The Intel ruling will significantly affect EU competition law. It confirms that there cannot be per se violations of …

relationship between competition law and privacy and the trade-offs regulators may have to make …

competition. In the absence of a specific procompetitive benefit - for example, early or more vigorous entry by the would …

This is a time of passionate debate on the fundamental goals of competition law. Should there be a single overarching … goal for all of competition law and policy? Should that goal be framed in purely economic terms? Should antitrust focus on … developments in the United States, but are illustrative of the process of lasting change in competition.Enforcement agencies are …

-called “codes of fair competition,” which encouraged or mandated wage and price fixing, on over 500 American industries pursuant to … that excludes rivals from the market is nonetheless lawful whenever such conduct constitutes “competition on the merits” or … is otherwise necessary to effectuate such competition by producing significant efficiencies, regardless whether any …