European community law of competition

The Community context. Article 81(1). Article 81(3). Article 81: Common horizontal agreements. Joint ventures and similar collaborative arrangements. Mergers, acquisitions and other concentrations. Vertical agreements affecting distribution or supply. Intellectual property rights. Article 82. Enforcement of competition rules in member states. Notification and its effects. Enforcement and procedure. The role of the state in regulated industries. Telecommunications. Transport. Energy. Coal and steel. Agriculture. State aids.