JJUA55029U EU Competition Law
The main objective of the course is to provide a detailed
understanding of the EU competition rules by considering the
underlying theory, the structure of the provisions themselves and
not least their application in practice. The course will look at
the main areas of competition practice and provide students with a
practical framework for understanding and applying the competition
rules. Reading and class discussion will also focus on pending
developments in competition law and the connections to related
practice areas such as intellectual property.
The course will cover the following areas:
- Competition policy and the economic foundations. An introduction to the theory behind the law and the practices it encompasses.
- Market definition. The analytical tools required for this important and fundamental topic.
- Vertical Agreements. A detailed look at the block exemption and the Commission’s Guidelines.
- Horizontal Agreements. The block exemptions and the Commission’s Guidelines are used as a starting point for a review of permissible forms of cooperation.
- Cartels.
- Abuse of a Dominant Position.
- Criminalization of competition law and the application of human rights.
- Mergers and Joint Ventures. The application of the merger regulation and the Commission’s assessment.
- Competition law and intellectual property rights.
- Specific industrial segments (e.g. aviation and pharmaceuticals) will provide case studies.
- Present the provisions of competition rules contained
in the EU Treaty - Explain the interpretation and application of
the competition rules in the EU Treaty
- Explain the rules by considering the underlying theory,
the structure of the provisions and their application in practice
- Explain the main principles of the rules
- Identify the relevant problems of the competition rules
contained in the EU Treaty
- Communicate and formulate her/his knowledge and
arguments professionally and linguistically correct and in a way
that is structured and coherent
Richard Whish: Competition Law, 2015, 8th edition, Oxford,
University Press – A reading list will be provided.
Appr. 500 pages.
For Danish students: Danske studerende må kun følge dette kursus, hvis de på forhånd har taget kurset i Konkurrence- og Markedsføringsret
Similar to the former course European Community Competiton Law.
The courses EU Competition Law and European Community Competition Law mutually exclude each other.
- Category
- Hours
- Preparation
- 241
- Seminar
- 34
- Total
- 275
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information
- Credit
- 10 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examination, 20 minOral exam without preparation, 20 minutes
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
- Exam period
Autumn: December 19 - 23, 2016 (preliminary dates)
Spring: May 22 - May 24 + May 26, 2017 (preliminary dates)
- Re-exam
Please see "Academic calendar" on KUnet.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- JJUA55029U
- Credit
- 10 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree MasterFull Degree Master choice
- Duration
- 1 semester
- Placement
- Autumn And Spring
- Schedule
- A1
- Continuing and further education
- Price
DKK 10.000
- Study board
- Law
Contracting department
- Law
Course responsibles
- Christian Bergqvist (3-676669446e7976326f7932686f)