Aftermarket Competition Policy and Kodak Decisicion

Journal Title: Journal of the Human and Social Science Researches - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

In 1985, Eastman Kodak stopped the sales of replacement parts to Independent Service Organizations (ISOs) whereby it was compelled consumers to use its aftermarket service and goods. ISOs blamed Eastman Kodak that to have a monopoly on market so they complained to the The District Court. The first case was resulted in favor of Kodak however the case was appealed in Supreme Court. In this study under the framework of antitrust law examined Supreme Court verdict which defined Aftermarket as a continuation of economics market. According to verdict of Supreme Court the Aftermarket associated with economics market and restrictions for competitive markets must considered with antitrust laws to be maximize consumers welfare.

Authors and Affiliations

Levent AYTEMİZ| Doç. Dr., Karabük Üniversitesi, İİBF, İşletme Bölümü leventaytemiz@karabuk.edu.tr

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Levent AYTEMİZ (2015). Aftermarket Competition Policy and Kodak Decisicion. Journal of the Human and Social Science Researches, 4(1), 9-16. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-2562