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Microsoft Corp, v Commission of the European Communities [2007] Case T-201/04

Country:
United Kingdom

Facts

  • Proceedings brought against Microsoft by commission on basis that Microsoft had abused its position of dominance on 2 accounts:

    1. Because they refused to provide info to competitors that would allow inter-operability between Microsoft servers.

    2. Because they had bundled the windows media player with Microsoft operating system so that anyone who bought a computer with Microsoft word installed would also get the media player. 

Held

  • Microsoft lost this case.

  • Found to have abused dominance and subjected to fine of 495 Million Euros, highest ever fine under competition rules.

    • Since then they provided new media player that complies 

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