Complementary and Network Relationships

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Abstract

This chapter examines some of the theories and doctrine that are used in both antitrust and IP law to characterize tying and quasi-tying practices in markets that are subject to substantial product complementarity or networking. The most important issues concern price discrimination, foreclosure and leverage, countervailing power and bilateral monopoly, and double markups.

Keywords

antitrust law, intellectual property law, tying, quasi-tying, price discrimination, foreclosure, leverage, countervailing power, bilateral monopoly, double markups

Publication Title

Creation without Restraint: Promoting Liberty and Rivalry in Innovation

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199738830.003.0003

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