Green Science & Micro-Bac International [1999] IECA 547 (16th April, 1999)

Green Science & Micro-Bac International [1999] IECA 547 (16th April, 1999)

The exclusive agreement for the purchase of technology and distribution rights does not restrict competition within the State and therefore does not contravene Section 4(1) of the Competition Act, 1991.

Citation
[1999] IECA 547
Parties
Applicant: GreenScience Ltd; Applicant: Micro-Bac International Inc.; Decision Maker: Competition Authority
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Competition Law Notification / Decision on Certificate Under Section 4 of the Competition Act, 1991
Outcome
Certificate granted; agreement does not contravene Section 4(1) of the Competition Act, 1991.
Legal Topics
Exclusive Licensing, Technology Transfer, Market Definition, Restriction of Competition, Intellectual Property Rights
Competition Law Exclusive Licensing Technology Transfer Market Definition Restriction of Competition Intellectual Property Rights

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Parties

GreenScience Ltd

Applicant

Micro-Bac International Inc.

Applicant

Competition Authority

Decision Maker

Procedural Posture

Competition Law Notification / Decision on Certificate Under Section 4 of the Competition Act, 1991

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the exclusive agreement for technology transfer and distribution restricts competition within the meaning of Section 4(1) of the Competition Act, 1991

Ratio Decidendi

The exclusive agreement for the purchase of technology and distribution rights does not restrict competition within the State and therefore does not contravene Section 4(1) of the Competition Act, 1991.

Court Disposition

Certificate granted; agreement does not contravene Section 4(1) of the Competition Act, 1991.

Orders

  • The Competition Authority certifies that the agreement between GreenScience Ltd and Micro-Bac International Inc. does not contravene Section 4(1) of the Competition Act, 1991.