Special Abuse Control

Apple’s Market Dominance: Germany’s Antitrust Authority Takes a Stand

Apple’s Market Dominance: Germany’s Antitrust Authority Takes a Stand Germany’s antitrust authority, the Federal Cartel Office (FCO), has confirmed that Apple has passed its test for special abuse controls, designating the company as having “paramount significance for competition across markets”. The designation will stand for five years. Apple has a dominant position in the market for smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches,…