Konkurencja i konsument · 21/06/1995

Sensormatic Electronics Corporation; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions

In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair acts and practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order prohibits, among other things, Sensormatic Electronics Corporation, a Florida-based manufacturer of electronic-article surveillance systems from acquiring patents and other exclusive rights for manufacturer installed disposable anti-shoplifting labels from Knogo Corporation, as they pertain to the United States and Canada. Also, the consent order requires Sensormatic, for ten years, to obtain Commission approval before acquiring certain rights in connection with Knogo's SuperStrip, or any significant acquisitions of entities engaged in, or assets used for, the research, development or manufacture of disposable labels, or acquisitions of patents or other intellectual property for such purposes.