Monopolization

Evaluation of alleged or attempted monopolization or a conspiracy to monopolize investigates whether (1) a leading firm may have achieved its position by competing on the merits or by anticompetitive conduct, including exclusive contracts, patent misuse, predation, tying/bundling, or other arrangements; and (2) the accused conduct resulted in led to a dangerous probability of, or actual, monopoly power.

Prevailing plaintiffs can recover damages equal to the three times their actual loss, such as lost profits.  In addition, regulators may assess civil fines.

 

Substantial case experience providing testimony and consulting evaluating conduct and damages cases alleging monopolization on behalf of plaintiffs, defendants, and regulators in many industries, including the following.

automobile parts and service

credit card charges and practices

department stores

diabetes test strips

food processing

information resources

insurance

landline and wireless telecom networks

large scale retail sales

laser eye surgery

luxury products

microcontrollers

microprocessors

network infrastructure

oil field support services

online marketing

online sales fulfillment

retail book sales

semiconductor design

semiconductor manufacturing

shopping centers

smartphone chipsets

software

tableware

telecom equipment

tobacco retailing and marketing

tobacco papers

tourist services