The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced, on August 12, 2016, they are seeking public comments on the first update to the Antitrust Guidelines for the Licensing of Intellectual Property issued in 1995. The majority of the Proposed Guidelines update relevant authorities to reflect developments in … Continue reading this entry
Tags: antitrust, antitrust laws, DOJ, FTC, licensing
How can American manufacturers bring claims against foreign cartels that fix prices of component parts? The answer became more clear last week. In a widely awaited opinion, Motorola Mobility LLC v. AU Optronics Corp, the United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals addressed which purchasers may pursue treble (triple) damage through private civil actions, under … Continue reading this entry
Tags: antitrust laws, FTAIA, Motorola Mobility LLC v. AU Optronics Corp, price fixed component parts
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