Preface

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PREFACE

The Handbook on Antit rust in Technology Industries is intended to

serve as a comprehensive review and analysis of the application of

antitrust law and principles to the technology industry, includi ng

software, hardware, mobile and networking, for use by in-house and

antitrust counsel in evaluating the myriad complex competition issues

that arise in the technology arena.

The book guides the reader through the fundamental law and

economics of technology industries that make analysis of antitrust issues

in these sectors both unique and challenging (Chapter I), transitioning to

a discussion of substantive antitrust law applicable to technology

industries, including horizontal restraints (Chapter II) and vertical

restraints (Chapter III). The book then deals extensively with the

enforcement of antitrust principles in technology markets in the contexts

of mergers and acquisitions (Chapter IV) and single-firm conduct

(Chapter V).

It is our intent and hope that the Technology Handbook will serve as

an important and useful tool for practitioners who seek an introduction to

antitrust, as well as for antitrust practitioners who find themselves

grappling with the complex but fascinating field of technology.

This book is the product of the work of numerous individuals. We

gratefully acknowledge the contribution of the following:

Project Chair

Craig Waldman

Contributors

Shyla Alfonso

Yong Bai

Joe Belichik

Rob Berezin

Arthur J. B urke

Albert Cahn

Leo D. Caseria

Maia A. Cave

Brendan Coffman

Joseph Conigl io

Jane D. Cooper

Benjamin Craven

Ausra O. Deluard

Yvan Desmedt