Cartels and whistle-blowers

Article Abstract:

The European Commission has followed the lead of the US by deciding to cancel or cut fines for business informers who cooperate in investigatiosn into cartels. Until now, whistle-blowing on cartel operations in Europe has been rare, partly due to corporate loyalty and partly to the tragic example of former Hoffmann-LaRoche executive Stanley Adams in the 1970s. However, the Commission hopes that the decline of corporate loyalty in what is an increasingly competitive marketplace, along with the higher level of fines, will induce more companies to whistle blow.

Laws, regulations and rules, Antitrust law, Cartels, Whistle blowing, Whistleblowing

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Silhouette, trademarks and international exhaustion

Article Abstract:

There are still complex arguments involved in the debate over whether the European Union should adopt an 'international exhaustion' approach to trademarks. These arguments have been highlighted by the ruling of the European Court of Justice in the case of Silhouette International v Hartlauer that international exhaustion does not apply under European Union law. There are many issues for the European Commission and the member states to take into account. These include the danger that trademark owners could increase prices and reduce choice.

Licenses, Patents & Trademarks, Analysis, Intellectual property, Trademark (International law)

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Competition policy for the new millennium

Article Abstract:

There are four key challenges for competition policy in the European Union (EU). There is a need to protect the single market, despite the efforts of companies that may wish to divide it into different corporate territories. There is also a need to ensure that the new euro currency is not used by companies for anti-competitive practices. There is a need to foster a culture of competition in eastern and central Europe, and to make sure that EU rules are not undermined by globalization.

Competition (Economics), Economic policy, European Union

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