Recently by Alan J. Weinschel
Antitrust In Distribution - Tying, Bundling And Loyalty Discounts, Resale Pricing Restraints, Price Discrimination - Part II
Editor's Note: This panel captures some of the high points of presentations of the interviewees at a seminar held on March 2 as part of an Antitrust Seminar Series sponsored by Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP. Part I of these interviews (including Mr. Weinschel's comments on tying, bundling and...
Read MoreAntitrust In Distribution - Tying, Bundling and Loyalty Discounts, Resale Pricing Restraints, Price Discrimination - Part I
Editor: Alan, please describe the elements of a per se "tying" violation under the Sherman Act. Weinschel: The first element is that there must be two separate products. The second element is proof that there was a forced sale, i.e., the sale of one product is conditioned on the purchaser also...
Read MoreFTC Issues Report On Antitrust-Intellectual Property Hearings; Recommends Changes In Patent System
During 2002, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice conducted hearings addressing how antitrust and intellectual property policies each take different and sometimes conflicting paths towards the goal of spurring innovation in the economy. On October 28, 2003, the FTC released...
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