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United States Leading Case abuse of dominance

Eastman Kodak Co v Image Technical Services Inc

504 U.S. 451 (1992)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year1992
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A manufacturer's dominance in its own aftermarket for parts and service can constitute actionable market power under the Sherman Act, even absent power in the primary equipment market.

Key Principle

A manufacturer's power over its aftermarket for parts and service can constitute market power for Sherman Act purposes, even without power in the primary equipment market.

Area of Law

competition

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