Competition Law | Intellepedia

Data Privacy can take the form of non-price competition, Qualcomm loses case against EU Anti-Trust Regulators, Facebook prepares to file Anti-trust Lawsuit against Apple and more.

Lu La Roe to settle pyramid scheme lawsuit for USD 4.75 million, Supreme Court issues notices to online platforms in UPI Data Privacy Case, No...

Meghan Markle Sues Newspaper, Google Refuses to Pay French Publishers, Tech Giants to Face Another Antitrust Inquiry and more

Meghan Markle Sues Newspaper; Google Refuses to Pay French Publishers; Telegram Facing PIL to Ban App; FPIs Oppose Localisation Norms for Data Protection; Tech Giants...

Restricting ‘Pay-for-Delay’ Agreements

This post discusses recent fines imposed on pharmaceutical companies for pay-for-delay agreements and examines their impact on market competition and drug pricing. It analyses regulatory measures and the ongoing debate over the balance between innovation and consumer interests.

Second Annual Roundtable on Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition, hosted by Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition (CIIPC), National Law University, Delhi Venue: Taj Westend, Bangalore

The CIIPC Second Annual Roundtable in Bangalore assembled leading voices to discuss innovation, intellectual property, and competition law in India. Sessions focused on policy, legal developments, and industry perspectives, highlighting key issues in patent, copyright, and competition law.

Standard Essential Patents : Fair? Reasonable? Non-Discriminatory? (II)

This post reviews FRAND litigation involving standard essential patents in courts across the US and Europe. It analyses judicial interpretation of FRAND obligations, patent injunctions, and the ongoing challenges in balancing innovation and competition law. The discussion highlights that the legal landscape on SEPs is still developing.

Standard Essential Patents : Fair? Reasonable? Non-Discriminatory? (I)

This article provides an in-depth analysis of standard essential patents and FRAND litigation in India, focusing on major cases involving Ericsson. It explores the interplay between SSOs, patent holders, and regulatory bodies, and examines the legal challenges surrounding SEP licensing practices.

EBook Price Fixing is Anti-Competitive – Apple’s Appeal Rejected by US Supreme Court

Apple and several major publishers were held liable for ebook price fixing in the US, with Apple’s final appeal rejected by the Supreme Court. The judgment underscores antitrust concerns and has implications for Indian publishers and authors.

Qualcomm Inc. to pay record fine of US$ 975 Mn

Qualcomm Inc. has agreed to pay a record antitrust fine and lower patent royalties in China, concluding a major investigation. The outcome may affect ongoing antitrust cases against Qualcomm in other jurisdictions.