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Revised Guideline On The Abuse Of Relative Market Power

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Following the first decisions by the Competition Commission (COMCO) on the new legal provisions regarding the abuse of relative market power (see our newsletter of March 2022), the COMCO Secretariat (Secretariat).

SwitzerlandAntitrust/Competition Law
David Mamane
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Serafin Ritscher
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Following the first decisions by the Competition Commission (COMCO) on the new legal provisions regarding the abuse of relative market power (see our newsletter of March 2022), the COMCO Secretariat (Secretariat) has updated its corresponding guideline (currently only available in German, French or Italian) as of February 4, 2025. The changes concern the criteria for assessing whether an undertaking is deemed to have relative market power, as well as guidance on the abusive restriction of supply options and third-party participation in proceedings. In addition, the Secretariat has amended its notification form for abuses of relative market power.

1. Requirements for Relative Market Power

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