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Abstract:
After investigating for more than five years, EC found Microsoft guilty and levied an historic fine of US$ 613 million and suggested remedies to the company's products. Microsoft further appealed this ruling in the European Court of First Instance which heard the case between 24th and 28th of April 2006 and would give its ruling in the first quarter of 2007. The case puts forth some of the arguments of Microsoft and the EC during the hearing and analysts views on this issue. Issues:
» Study and analyze the antitrust allegations against Microsoft and the
company's response thereof Contents:
Keywords:Microsoft, European Commission, Windows Operating System, Windows Media Player, Interoperability, Statement of Objections, Monopoly, EU Antitrust Rules, EU Competition Policy, Price Fixing Cartels, Innovation |
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