Practice question
A firm’s superior technology creates a genuine performance advantage that rivals cannot match. No other exclusionary act is shown. Under Section 15(b), must that advantage itself be treated as an unlawful entry barrier?
- Yes, all competitive advantages are forbidden
- Yes, superior products are illegal
- No; the provision expressly excepts barriers arising from superior products or processes, business acumen or legal rights or laws
- Yes, whenever a rival complains
- Only if the firm chooses to abandon the technology
Legal references
- RA 10667, Philippine Competition Act, Sections 4, 14-15 and 24-27: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2015/ra_10667_2015.html
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.