Blogs

The tension between IP rights and competition in the pharmaceutical sector is a topical issue. The Court of Justice has elaborated in its Generics judgement on the role of IP rights in the assessment of settlement agreements under competition law. Read more >

In order to modernise competition law, the European Commission has proposed two new enforcement instruments: a gatekeeper instrument and new powers of investigation. This blog sets out these two initiatives. Read more >

After a period of lockdown, ACM resumed its investigations, dawn raids, interrogations and hearings. In the area of consumer protection and online platforms, it promises to be a lively summer. Read more >

The Amsterdam Court of Appeal confirms that the burden of proof for a successful appeal to the prohibition of abuse of a dominant market position in case of discrimination of trading partners is high. Read more >

The KNVB's decision that due to the corona crisis no promotion and relegation in professional football will take place is not in breach of competition law. Read more >

A non-compete clause in a partnership contract is not always valid. That is apparent from a judgment in which a preliminary relief court found that such a clause is in breach of competition law. Read more >

Competition authorities are continuing to focus on suppliers that impose unnecessary sales restrictions on their distributors. This blog addresses the question what sales restrictions may or may not be imposed. Read more >