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misuse of market powerexclusive dealingpurpose
ACCC v Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
[2018] FCAFC 78
Key Principle
A firm with substantial market power that, in anticipation of patent expiry and generic entry, offers bundled discounts and rebates to secure customers does not contravene s 46 (misuse of market power) or s 47 (exclusive dealing) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) where its substantial purpose is to protect or advance its own competitive position post-expiry rather than to damage or deter a competitor.
Area of Law
competition
Related Cases
ACCC v Yazaki Corporation Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Yazaki Corporation [2018] FCAFC 73; (2018) 262 FCR 243