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The International League of Competition Law (LIDC) is a long-standing international association, which was created in 1930. The LIDC focuses on the study of competition law, intellectual property law and unfair competition law. It is a unique platform for exchanging and developing ideas and knowledge on the intersection of competition, intellectual property and unfair competition laws, both at national level and in an international setting.

The LIDC’s is constituted by National Groups that agree with the LIDC’s purposes and participate in its activities. Individual members from countries where no national group is currently constituted can also become an LIDC member.

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Upcoming activities

Thursday 13 February

Inaugural E-conference: Merger Control Law in Australia and New Zealand

Tuesday 18 February

Combating Fake Reviews in the U.S.

Sunday 17 August

44th International Congress of the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI)

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Next congress

LIDC CONGRESS 2025 in Vienna – 9/12 October

The LIDC Congress 2025 will be held in Vienna from 9 until 12 October 2025. Digital and green change as well as other current topics in focus of Antitrust, IP and Unfair Competition. We are glad to inform that the questions to be discussed during the Vienna Congress are as follows: Question A: Is the concept of the abuse of relative market power beyond market dominance necessary for a functioning competition and what criteria should be used to assess it? International Reporter: Dr. Pranvera Këllezi, LL.M., Attorney at law, KËLLEZI LEGAL, Member of the Swiss Federal Competition Commission (COMCO/WEKO), Geneva,…

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LIDC Webinars serie

LIDC Webinar: Combating Fake Reviews in the U.S. - Tuesday 18 February

The LIDC will be holding a lunchtime webinar on Tuesday 18 February 2025 at 1:00 pm (CET) / midday (UK). Combating Fake Reviews in the U.S. Fake customer reviews pose a significant threat to market integrity, consumer trust, and fair competition. This panel will examine how the United States addresses this issue through regulatory frameworks, enforcement measures, and emerging strategies. Participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges associated with detecting and mitigating fraudulent reviews and the ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and fairness in the digital marketplace. SPEAKERS Richard Kelly joined the BBB in 2011 as a Senior Regulatory…

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Events organized by the national groups

45th International Congress of the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI)

The 45th International Congress of the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI), the largest event of its kind in Latin America, will take place in São Paulo, from August 17 to 19, 2025.

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