BGH: The Federal Cartel Office v Google (GAS) antitrust administrative proceedings
On 20.02.2024 (KVB 69/23), the Cartel Senate of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) rendered – as far as can be seen – its first decision on the scope of protection of trade and business secrets in proceedings under Section 19a ARC in an appeal case brought by Alphabet Inc. and Google Germany GmbH against the Federal Cartel Office (FCO).
Background to the decision: Proceedings of the FCO pursuant to Section 19a ARC against Google (GAS).
