Google and Alphabet v Commission (Google Android): ECFI 14 Sep 2022

Competition – Abuse of dominant position – Smart mobile devices – Decision finding an infringement of Article 102 TFEU and Article 54 of the EEA Agreement – Concepts of multi-sided platform and market (‘ecosystem’) – Operating system (Google Android) – App store (Play Store) – Search and browser applications (Google Search and Chrome) – Agreements with device manufacturers and mobile network operators – Single and continuous infringement – Concepts of overall plan and conduct implemented in the context of the same infringement (product bundles, exclusivity payments and anti-fragmentation obligations) – Exclusionary effects – Rights of the defence – Unlimited jurisdiction

Citations:

T-604/18, [2022] EUECJ T-604/18, ECLI:EU:T:2022:54

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

European

Commercial

Updated: 04 October 2022; Ref: scu.681057