EU Competition Law: An Analytical Guide to the Leading Cases

This Book Is The Fourth Edition Of A Highly Practical Guide To The Leading Cases In European Competition Law. It Explores The Application Of Article 101 Tfeu, Article 102 Tfeu And The European Merger Regulation, As Well As The Public And Private Enforcement Of Competition Law. In Addition, It Reviews The Intersection Between Competition Law And Intellectual Property Rights And The Application Of Competition Law To State Action. Each Chapter Outlines The Relevant Laws, Regulations And Guidelines For Each Topic. Within This Framework, Cases Are Reviewed In Summary Form, Accompanied By Analysis And Commentary. Endorsements: 'this Book Should Be In The Library Of Every Competition Law Practitioner And Academic. The Summary Of Cases Is First Class. But What Makes It Really Stand Out Is The Quality Of The Commentary And The Selection Of The Material Which Includes Not Only The Most Important European Judgements And Decisions But Also Some Of The Leading Cases From The Us And European Member States.'ali Nikpay, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Llp, Former Senior Director, Office Of Fair Trading 'the Study Of Eu Competition Law Requires The Analysis And Understanding Of A Number Of Increasingly Complex European Commission And European Court Decisions. Through The Provision Of Case Summaries, Excerpts From The Important Passages And Concise Commentary Linking These Decisions To Other Key Case Law And Commission Documents, This Unique And Impressive Book, Now In Its Fourth Edition, Provides The Student And Practitioner Of Eu Competition Law With An Extremely Clear And Useful Introduction To These Leading Decisions' Dr Kathryn Mcmahon, Associate Professor, School Of Law, University Of Warwick 'the Guide Is An Invaluable Tool For Both Students And Practitioners. It Provides A Compact Overview On The Fundamental Cases And Highlights The Essential Problems In A Clear And Sharp Analysis.' Dr Christoph Voelk, Antitrust Practice Group, Mcdermott, Will & Emery Llp 'this Book Is Especially Valuable To Competition Law Specialists In Europe And Abroad Who Are Interested In The Jurisprudence And Policy Of The European Union And Its Member States. Familiarity With The European Regime Is Essential For Proficiency In Competition Law Today, And This Volume Provides An Excellent Foundation.' William E Kovacic, Global Competition Professor Of Law And Policy, George Washington University Law School, Former Chairman, Us Federal Trade Commission 1. The Concept Of Undertaking -- A. The Functional Approach -- B. The Relativity Of The Concept -- C. Single Economic Entity -- 2. Market Defi Nition -- A. Product And Geographic Markets -- B. One-way Substitution -- C. Markets For Spare Parts -- Aft Ermarkets -- D. Narrow Markets -- E. Switching Costs -- F. Markets For Raw Materials -- G. Judicial Review -- 3. Article 101 Tfeu -- A. Agreement Between Undertakings -- B. Concerted Practice -- C. Joint Classifi Cation And Single Overall Agreement -- D. Decision By An Association -- E. Object Or Eff Ect -- F. Scope Of Analysis Under Article 101(1) Tfeu And The 'rule Of Reason' -- G. Ancillary Restraints -- H. Appreciable Eff Ect (de Minimis) -- I. Appreciable Eff Ect On Trade Between Member States -- J. Article 101(2) Tfeu -- K. Article 101(3) Tfeu -- 4. Horizontal And Vertical Agreements -- A. Cartel Agreements -- B. Price Fixing -- C. Purchase Price Fixing -- D. Collusive Tendering -- E. Market Sharing And Non-compete Agreements -- F. Information Exchange Arrangements -- G. Hub And Spoke Information Exchange -- H. Export Bans -- I. Exclusive Distribution Agreements -- J. Selective Distribution Agreements -- K. Online Sales Restrictions -- L. Single Branding Agreements -- M. Franchise Agreements -- N. Resale Price Maintenance -- O. Agency Agreements -- 5. Article 102 Tfeu -- A. Dominance -- B. Dominant Position Within The Internal Market Or In A Substantial Part Of It -- C. Abuse And The Goals Of Article 102 Tfeu -- D. Predatory Pricing -- E. Selective Price Cuts -- F. Price Alignment -- G. Price Discrimination -- H. Rebates -- I. Margin Squeeze -- J. Excessive Pricing -- K. Refusal To Supply -- L. Tying And Bundling -- M. Other Forms Of Exclusion -- N. Objective Justifi Cation And Effi Ciency Defence -- O. Eff Ect On Trade Between Member States -- P. Nullity And Severance -- 6. Collective Dominance -- A. Article 102 Tfeu -- B. The European Merger Regulation -- C. Conscious Parallelism Vis-à-vis Concerted Practice -- 7. Competition Law And The State -- A. Article 4(3) Treaty On European Union (teu) -- B. State Compulsion Defence -- C. Article 106(1) Tfeu -- D. Article 106(2) Tfeu -- E. Article 106(3) Tfeu -- 8. Competition Law And Intellectual Property Rights -- A. Article 101 Tfeu And Licensing Of Intellectual Property Rights -- B. Standard Setting Bodies, Frand Licensing And Article 102 Tfeu -- C. Intellectual Property Rights, Market Power And Article 102 Tfeu -- D. Pharmaceutical Sector -- 9. Mergers And Acquisitions -- A. Concentrations -- B. Community (union) Dimension -- C. Mandatory Notifi Cation And Suspension -- D. Referrals To And From Member States -- E. Investigation -- F. Horizontal Mergers -- G. Vertical Mergers -- H. Conglomerate Mergers -- I. Buyer Power -- J. Countervailing Buyer Power -- K. Efficiencies -- L. Failing Firm Defence -- M. Remedies -- N. Trustee -- O. Full Function Joint Ventures -- P. Judicial Review -- Q. Transactions Falling Short Of Concentration - Minority Shareholdings -- 10. Enforcement - The European Commission -- A. Prioritisation Of Enforcement -- B. Inspection Powers -- C. Obstruction During Inspection -- D. Request For Information -- E. Statement Of Objections And Access To File -- F. Professional Secrecy -- G. Limited Right Against Self-incrimination -- H. Professional Legal Privilege -- I. Interim Measures -- J. Finding And Termination Of Infringement - Remedies -- K. Commitments -- L. Fines -- M. Recovery Of Fine From Employees And Directors -- N. Limitation Periods -- O. Full And Effective Judicial Review -- P. Leniency Programme -- Q. Access To The Commission's Internal Documents And Evidence -- R. Settlement Procedure In Cartel Cases -- S. The Decision Powers Of The National Competition Authority - Uniform Application -- 11. Enforcement - Th E National Courts -- A. Direct Eff Ect Of Articles 101 And 102 Tfeu -- B. Actions For Damages -- C. The Measure Of Damages -- D. Euro Defence -- E. Interim Relief -- F. Early Disposal Of Competition Claims -- G. Burden And Standard Of Proof In Competition Cases -- H. Standing And Passing On Defence -- I. Uniform Application Of Competition Laws -- J. Cooperation Between National Courts And Commission -- K. Jurisdiction And Applicable Law -- 12. Extraterritoriality 571 -- A. The Implementation Doctrine -- B. The Single Economic Entity Doctrine Ariel Ezrachi. Includes Index. The Concept Of Undertakings -- Market Definition -- Article 101 Tfeu -- Horizontal And Vertical Agreements -- Article 102 Tfeu -- Collective Dominance -- Competition Law And The State -- Competition Law And Intellectual Property Rights -- Mergers And Acquisitions -- Enforcement : The European Commission -- Enforcement : The National Courts -- Extraterritoriality. Also Issued In Print. English