The EU Commission market tests commitments proposed by a leading software company to address allegations of tying an internet browser (Microsoft)

Kasten, Tim; Gerlich, Sean

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7 Oct 2009

The EU Commission market tests commitments proposed by a leading software company to address allegations of tying an internet browser (Microsoft)

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EU Commission, Microsoft, Case 39.530, 7 October 2009

On 7 October 2009, the Commission announced that it was beginning a market test of commitments offered by Microsoft to address allegations that it tied its web browser Internet Explorer with its client PC operating system. The move follows the publication of a Statement of Objections earlier this year. Microsoft‘s proposals appear to be

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Tim Kasten
Van Bael & Bellis (Brussels)

Belgium 191 contributions 64962 visits
Sean Gerlich
Practising Law Institute (New York)

United States 93 contributions 31127 visits

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Tim Kasten, Sean Gerlich, The EU Commission market tests commitments proposed by a leading software company to address allegations of tying an internet browser (Microsoft), 7 October 2009, e-Competitions October 2009, Art. N° 41718

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