All Articles in Competition
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Seventy-six responses to the CMA’s online platforms and digital advertising study
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‘Win a House’ competitions may be unlawful lotteries
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The CMA puts online platforms and digital advertising under the spotlight
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French Competition Authority leaves uncertain the antitrust scrutiny of major players in the Online Advertising sector
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Decision against Euromaster highlights approach to comparative advertising under French regulation
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ASA blogger ruling sheds light on “control” definition
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The CMA publishes open letter on resale price maintenance
Following some hefty fines issued in May 2016, the Competition and Markets Authority has published an open letter to suppliers and retailers on how to identify and avoid engaging in resale price maintenance. Jamie Heatly reports.
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M&S and Auchan fight over use of “Simply”
ISMS owns the Auchan supermarket brand and operates over 2000 “Simply Market” stores in France and beyond. It claimed M&S infringed its trade mark by sales in France of “Simply M&S” products. Vincent le Bars of Osborne Clarke Paris reports.
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Grenade energy drink litigation raises two key points
“Grenade Energy Ltd (“GEL”) was the registered company name of the drinks business sued by competitor IPEC Grenade UK. IPEC had “Grenade” trade mark registrations. Could the sole shareholder and director be personally liable? Thomas Spanyol reports.
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Did Converse trainers prize make Bulmers promotion non-compliant?
To mark the launch of its new Bulmers blueberry flavour cider, Heineken ran a competition offering personalised Converse high-top trainers as a prize. Alcohol Concern complained to the ASA. What was the problem? Chloe Deng reports.
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Ultra Finishing Ltd fined £786,688 for resale price maintenance
Following an investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority has slapped a substantial fine on a bathroom supplies specialist for imposing illegal RPM on online retailers. Barney Sich reports.
