Microsoft vs. Europako Batzordea (merkatuko lehia babesten duen Zuzenbidea dela eta)

Abstract

The European authorities consider Microsoft's attitude of taking advantage of its dominant position in the market to gain leadership in other similar markets as an abusive practice. A chronicle of this lawsuit, which has prolonged over nine years and has had significant repercussions, is presented in these pages. Within the scope of law which protects free trade in the market this process has brought to light various questions of great interest related to economy and the law. This work analyses this question in the context of the legal regulation (article 82 of the European Constitutional Treaty) which outlines the abuse of the dominant position.