This text has been comprehensively updated and revised for this third edition. Particular topics that receive increased coverage in the new edition include: the doctrine of essential facilities; the regulation of mergers and joint ventures; the relationship between Community law and national competition laws in member states, and between Community and national institutions; and the importance of Article 90. The structure of each chapter has also been revised to ensure that the text is as clear and accessible as possible, with a large number of additional subheadings. This book is part of the "Oxford European Community Law" series, which aims to publish important and original studies of the various branches of European Community Law.
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The author of this title is of course well known in the field of competition law. He has substantial experience both as a teacher and practising solicitor. B C Reid, European Intellectual Property Review. the update provided by the present edition will naturally be welcome. It is clear that this task has been conscientiously done. B C Reid, European Intellectual Property Review. there is much to recommend the book. Certainly, it should be included on the bookshelf of any serious practitioner of EC law. B C Reid, European Intellectual Property Review. a masterly description of EC competition law .../ The book is full of useful information for the practitioner./ It is a considered and thoughtful text with background provided and a final chapter on the future of EC competition law./ Susan Singleton, Singletons, New Law Journal, 28th May 1999.
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Part I The early years: the nature and importance of competition policy; the origins of European competition law; early years of DG IV; the advent of the block exemption. Part II The substantive law of the European Community: Article 85(1) - analysis (1); Article 85(1) - analysis (2); Article 85(3) - conditions for exemption; horizontal agreements - defensive cartels; distribution - exclusive distribution and purchasing; distribution - selective distribution and franchising; distribution - price maintenance and other vertical restraints; intellectual property rights - licensing; intellectual property rights - the purposes and effects of articles 3036; the concept of dominance; Article 86 - abuse and abusive exploitation; Article 86 - its relationship with Article 85; mergers; joint ventures; special categories of joint ventures; trade associations; community law and national law; member states and EC competition rules; EC competition law in the context of world trade. Part III Conclusions and prospects: 40 years of the Treaty of Rome; the future of European competition law.
