Trade Secrets and Market Dominance

This book explores the circumstances where the use of trade secrets may constitute the abuse of market dominance under competition law. Trade secrets have been valuable intangible assets for companies in the modern market. While it is imperative to protect trade secrets, noteworthy is that the exploitation of trade secrets may lead to anti-competitive concerns and may require antitrust intervention. By examining comparative experience from both sides of the Atlantic, this book provides specific suggestions for China's competition authorities to handle anti-monopoly cases concerning trade secrets. This book is of interest for readers in the field of competition law and intellectual property law, particularly for those who are researching on the interaction between antitrust and intellectual property law.

Discusses the interaction between trade secrets and anti-monopoly law under Chinese context Researches on the implications of the features of trade secrets on the application of competition law Explores circumstances where use of trade secrets may constitute the abuse of market dominance under competition law

Autorentext

Dr. Peicheng Wu is the ZJU100 Young Professor at Guanghua Law School of Zhejiang University. Dr. Wu is also a distinguished professor at Shanghai Courts. His research focuses on competition law, intellectual property law, and digital governance. He has published a range of research articles in both English and Chinese, such as articles published on Computer Law & Security Review, Queen Mary Journal of Intellectual Property, and Asia Pacific Law Review. Dr. Wu was an intern judge assistant at the IP Division of China's Supreme People's Court in 2018.

Inhalt

Introduction to the Book.- Overview of Trade Secrets in China.- Overview of the Abuse of Market Dominance.- Market Dominance Concerning Trade Secrets.- Abuse Practices in Trade Secrets.- Proposed Recommendations for China's Anti-monopoly Legal Practices.- Conclusion.