This bookprovides an unparalleled comparative analysis of two hot topics inthe field of
antitrust and unfair competition laws with regard to a number ofkey countries.The first partof
the book examines the consistency and compatibility of transactionalresolutions of antitrust
proceedings (such as settlement procedures leniencyprogrammes and commitments) with due
process and the fundamental rights of theparties. This is a particularly important topic given
the widespread adoptionof these procedures by anti-trust authorities worldwide. The individual
chaptersconsider how the leniency settlement and commitments procedures have developedacross a
range of jurisdictions and discuss the extent to which checks andbalances have been applied in
those national procedures in order to safeguardthe fundamental rights of the parties involved.
A detailed international reportidentifies general trends and highlights the differences between
and most interestingfeatures of national regulations.The second partof the book gathers
contributions from various jurisdictions on the unfaircompetition-related question of the
online exhaustion of IP rights. As commerceis increasingly moving online the respective
chapters consider the extent towhich exhaustion and similar concepts have adapted to these
rapid changes. Thecomprehensive and insightful international report brings together
thesereflections by comparing various national positions.The book alsoincludes the resolutions
passed by the General Assembly of the LIDC following adebate on each of these topics which
include proposed solutions andrecommendations. The internationalLeague of Competition Law
(LIDC) is a long-standing international associationthat focuses on the interface between
competition law and intellectual propertylaw including unfair competition issues.
