microsoft tying case summary

Co. v. American Tel. And contrary to Microsoft's representation, MS Memo at 51-59, there is substantial    evidence that the bootup and screen restrictions in Microsoft's contracts with PC    manufacturers are far more onerous than is necessary to protect Microsoft's rights under    federal copyright laws. It has not even "disclaimed any intention to revive them." News: 1/23 AOL Sues Microsoft Over Tactics On Browser, Washington Post Kodak charges Microsoft with blocking Kodak camera software in its new OS. Corp. v. American Med. Group Says Microsoft's XP Raises Antitrust Anew , April 26, 2001 Much of Microsoft's conduct constitutes an independent violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act; such conduct also necessarily violates Section 2 of the Sherman Act if Microsoft is found to possess monopoly power. There is substantial evidence that Microsoft's ISP, ICP and OEM agreements are unlawful. At a minimum, application of this novel concept to software raises a number of material factual issues, none of which Microsoft has addressed. Non-Settling States the Same Terms, November 1, 2002 Second, Microsoft extends its monopoly to browsers -- and thereby puts itself in a position to wield tremendous influence in directing computer users to particular products, services, and sites on the Web. . From the Gates video archive: "What is it about the word 'concerned' that you don't understand?" Microsoft's extraordinary propositions go far beyond the rules previously adopted by any court, and are directly contrary to controlling Supreme Court precedent. ]:�����K���7|?h'A���|��6���DŽ�8+`�S ʊ����J���V����9ai�?����.�/� �h+u�Կ ��J���^"� Found insideThis is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Previous page UNLAWFUL TYING The government claims that one of the primary means by which Microsoft has "foreclosed" Netscape's ability to distribute its browser is through "tying" Internet Explorer to Windows. Plaintiffs' evidence will establish that it is readily possible and efficient for Microsoft to offer Windows 98 in a way that satisfies the demand of OEMs and users who desire either an operating system without web browsing functionality or an operating system on which it is easier or more economical to install a different web browser product. But, even putting OLSs aside, those, eleven ISPs account for a substantial amount of the total U.S. Internet access provider subscriber, base, see, e.g., SJ Ex. 1979) (rejecting the argument that illegality should be found only when "the intent was solely an illegal one" and concluding that "[a] more generalized standard, one applicable to all types of otherwise legal conduct by a monopolist . Microsoft appears to have aggregated Internet Explorer usage across all ISPs currently in the Windows Internet referral server -- even those such as Sprint, Concentric, and GTE, that, entered into referral server agreements as late as September 1997 and were distributing large numbers of Navigator to their customers before that date -- without controlling for the date on which subscribers of these services acquired their browser. "‘The offense of monopoli[zation] under § 2 of the Sherman Act has two elements: (1) the possession of monopoly power in the relevant market and (2) the willful acquisition or maintenance of that power as distinguished from growth or development as a consequence of a superior product, business acumen, or historic accident.'" LEXIS 3399 (N.D. Ill. Mar. In 1998, Sun Microsystems lodged a complaint with the European Commission (EC) that Microsoft was not disclosing the necessary information for facilitating . This standard         will allow the fact finder to consider the effects of the design on         competitors; the effects of the design on consumers; the degree to         which the design was the product of desirable technological. Whether the court of appeals erred in not disqualifying the district judge as of the date of his earliest known violation of 28 U.S.C. The states have not yet endorsed the proposal, and could continue to pursue the suit or challenge the settlment under the Tunney Act. . See, e.g., 17 U.S.C. SeeUnited States v. Microsoft Corp., 56 F.3d 1448, 1451-53 (D.C. Cir. Jonathan Zittrain But, whatever the merits of that argument under Section 1, it does not follow that Microsoft's forced licensing of Internet Explorer cannot be challenged under Section 2. Power Co. Inc., 616 F.2d 976, 986 (7th Cir. "��l_����� News: 12/13/01 Skepticism in Senate Panel Over Accord With Microsoft, NYT To the contrary, Microsoft has promoted Internet Explorer to end-users on the basis that the icon. GTECorp., 92 F.3d 781, 791 (9th Cir. 11    In light of this evidence, it is plain that numerous issues of fact remain disputed about the extent and significance of the exclusionary effects of Microsoft's ISP, OEM and ICP restrictions. There are no buyers who want disk 3 of Windows 95 alone because it is useless without the other disks. 2. It is beyond cavil that VARA does not apply to Windows. -�t0������)�� ��:��{2�,G���p�p�����V�ROZ�!���y�vDa��#�P���A��CˎG��87Wh�W�J=���"�|p��c������ �HBi�&�=�� .xT���. 25 Microsoft argues that "the alleged existence of demand among corporate customers for operating systems without web browsing functionality is not a commercial opportunity for competitors of Microsoft (such as Netscape) that is being foreclosed by Microsoft," and that therefore such evidence does not support the United States' position that Windows 98 and Internet Explorer are separate products. OEMs vigorously compete against one another by advertising to end users the particular features of the machines they sell; many OEMs allow end- users to choose the precise components of their PCs, including the preinstalled software;18 and because the OEM market is competitive, OEMs that cause user "confusion and disappointment" would be punished by fewer sales,                                          There is every reason, therefore, to believe that a labeling requirement can prevent customer disappointment without inflicting the competitive harm caused by Microsoft's exclusionary license provisions. In 1997, AOL alone accounted for, Plainly, the restrictive ISP agreements interfere with the distribution of non-Microsoft browsers.6    Microsoft (again neglecting the huge and therefore critical OLSs) cites statistics suggesting that usage of Internet Explorer by customers of the ISPs that had entered into its exclusionary agreements is roughly equal to usage of Internet Explorer by customers of other ISPs. ), cert. * * * * * * * * *    For the reasons set forth in plaintiffs' memoranda in support of preliminary injunction, and based on the evidence set forth previously and herein, plaintiffs meet each of the factors required for the entrance of preliminary and permanent injunctive relief. "); seealsoMultistate Legal Studies, 63 F.3d 1540, 1547 (10th Cir. Similarly, if Microsoft wanted to satisfy the demand of OEMs and computer users for operating systems without the web browsing functionality provided by Internet Explorer, rather than wanting just to exclude its browser rivals, it could efficiently offer those OEMs or users the alternative of Windows without that particular web browsing functionality.28 In the case of Windows 95, Microsoft concededly provided the means, through the Add/Remove utility, for, users to remove Internet Explorer. When Netscape rejected Microsoft's illegal proposal, Microsoft undertook to eliminate Netscape's ability to compete effectively as a browser supplier, and to preserve and increase barriers to entry in the PC operating system market by a series of predatory and anticompetitive acts and agreements. Both their absence of choice and their fear is consistent only with the fact that Microsoft possesses monopoly power. (2)  Some users prefer Windows operating systems with a browser other than Internet Explorer; other users, particularly corporate customers, prefer Windows operating systems with no browser at all. & Tel. Introduction Microsoft is a large diversified computer software manufacturer. Publications, Ltd. v. Catholic Bishop, 214 U.S.P.Q. Op-Ed: 11/9/01 It's Still a Safe World for Microsoft, Lawrence Lessig, New York Times MS Memo at 63. 10 Microsoft also argues that its huge user base reflects the superiority of its Internet browser product. addressed to Microsoft Corporationrelating to a proceeding on the imposition of a fine pursuant to Article 23(2)(c)of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 for failure to comply with a commitment made binding by a Commission decision pursuant to Article 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 Case AT.39530 -Microsoft (Tying) (Text with EEA relevance) In addition to the above points, Microsoft makes one other argument about both the ISP and OEM channels. Mr. Gates' testimony appears to be part of a pattern of Microsoft attempting to rewrite history. full Netscape Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft, January 22, 2002 Unless and until the success of a particular operating system comes to depend less on the number of applications written specifically for it and more on the merits of that operating system, Microsoft's power is likely to remain self-perpetuating. 1994), cert. Prosecution under this provision requires the twin requirements of a dominant position in the market as well as the abuse of that position to the detriment of consumers to be fulfilled. at 1003. at 1330 (citing Telex).32 Here, of course, there is substantial evidence of anticompetitive purpose, see U.S. Exclusionary agreements of this nature are judged for antitrust purposes under the rule of reason, and they are unlawful if the exclusionary provisions are on balance anticompetitive -- if, in other words, they injure Microsoft's rivals by restricting their output more than they further Microsoft's legitimate objectives, National Society of Prof. Eng'rs v. United States, 435 U.S. 679, 691 (1978); American Ad Mgmt., Inc. v. that I cannot presently determine the adequacy of the proposed settlement because the record has not been sufficiently developed on the question of the underlying value of the class claims. The court's decision was "tentative," id. Additional news links, November 2001 Sibley Dec. ¶ 43. Id. The providers whose names appear in the Windows Online              Services folder must ship Internet Explorer, and no other browser, at least              85% of the time; and            ISPs, with minor exceptions, cannot advertise or promote any non-              Microsoft browsers. ProComp, Scherer, Industrial Market Structure and Economic Performance 456 (1980) ("compulsory licensing has been specified as a remedy in more than 125 antitrust cases . From the Gates video archive: "What is it about the word 'concerned' that you don't understand?" Thus, Microsoft fails to establish the absence of a genuine dispute that there has been a substantial foreclosure of browser competition in the ISP and OEM channels. Next steps toward settlement (Track 1): The court found that the drive unit and the head/drive assembly were designed to be and would be used as a unit; that the aggregation offered dramatically larger online storage capacity previously unavailable; that the aggregation satisfied a recognized customer need; that the aggregation resulted in cost savings that were passed on, at least in part, to end users; that the drive unit and head/drive assembly were normally used by customers in fixed proportions; and that the practice of other industry participants, including the plaintiff, was to sell integrated disks and the drive on which they operated for a single price. The Justice Department argued that this violated the 1994 settlement's tying ban, while Microsoft argued that Internet Explorer was a feature of Windows, not a separate program. 255, 342 (D.Mass. Indeed, in July 1997, SJ Ex. 1988). As both the Supreme Court and lower courts have repeatedly recognized, it is for the market, not the self-serving assertions of the defendant, to determine whether products are good or bad.36    It is for these reasons that the Supreme Court made clear in Jefferson Parish, and reiterated in Eastman Kodak, that tie-ins are to be assessed on the basis of consumer demand. 2366 co-signatories, Nobel Laureates Oppose Microsoft Settlement, Microsoft antitrust debate heats up - Tech News - CNET.com, Top economist critical of Microsoft settlement (1/28/2002), Public sounds off on Microsoft antitrust settlement (1/28/2002), Netscape Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft, AOL Sues Microsoft Over Tactics On Browser, An AOL Unit Sues Microsoft, Saying Tactics Were Illegal, In AOL's Suit Against Microsoft, the Key Word Is Access, Opinion and Order denying preliminary approval, Microsoft Responds to Dissenting States' Proposal, Statement of Rick Rule, Counsel for Microsoft, Statement of Charles James, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Statement of Lawrence Lessig, Professor, Stanford Law School, Skepticism in Senate Panel Over Accord With Microsoft, Plaintiff Litigating States' Remedial Proposals, States to Seek Tougher Curbs on Microsoft; Apple, Sun May Benefit From New Proposal, Judge to Weigh Private Microsoft Antitrust Deal, Justice Department Files Competitive Impact Statement, Justice Department and Nine States Settle with Microsoft, A Tenacious Microsoft Emerges From Suit With Its Software Monopoly Largely Intact, Justice Department and Microsoft to Present Settlment Proposal to Judge, Antitrust Deal Is Called Big Victory for Microsoft, Sources Say Microsoft, Justice Department Near Settlement, Justice Department and Microsoft Agree on Most of Settlement Pact, US high court rejects Microsoft antitrust appeal, U.S. and Microsoft file Joint Status Report, Microsoft Files Reply Brief in Support of Certiorari, Government Drops Request for Breakup and Tying Claim, Justice Department Asks Supreme Court Not to Take Case, Appellees' Response to Microsoft's Motion for Stay of the Mandate Pending Petition for Writ of Certiorari, Motion for Stay of Mandate pending appeal, Microsoft's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Immediate Issuance of the Mandate, Group Says Microsoft's XP Raises Antitrust Anew, Software and Information Industry Association, Response to States' Proposed Conclusions of Law, Un-Microsoft Un-Remedy: Law Can Prevent the Problem That It Can't Patch Later, Class summaries of the testimony are collected on a page, The Berkman Center for Internet & Society. 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