The is the
competition regulator in Japan. It is a commission of the
Japanese government responsible for regulating
economic competition
In economics, competition is a scenario where different economic firmsThis article follows the general economic convention of referring to all actors as firms; examples in include individuals and brands or divisions within the same (legal) firm ...
, as well as enforcement of the
Antimonopoly Act. Headed by a chairman, the commission is commonly known as or .
Actions
On July 13, 2004, the commission asked
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology corporation producing computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services headquartered at the Microsoft Redmond campus located in Redmond, Washing ...
to remove a clause which it thinks is hurting activities of Japanese companies getting licenses of
Microsoft Windows
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from Microsoft. Microsoft had previously faced another action from the JFTC when Japanese manufacturers were forced to include
Microsoft Word
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on new systems instead of homegrown word processor software
Ichitaro.
Members of the Commission
Current members of the JFTC
See also
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Competition law
Competition law is the field of law that promotes or seeks to maintain market competition by regulating anti-competitive conduct by companies. Competition law is implemented through public and private enforcement. It is also known as antitrust l ...
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Competition policy
Competition law is the field of law that promotes or seeks to maintain market competition by regulating anti-competitive conduct by companies. Competition law is implemented through public and private enforcement. It is also known as antitrust ...
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Consumer protection
Consumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. Consumer protection measures are often established by law. Such laws are intended to prevent business ...
References
External links
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Cabinet Office (Japan)
Competition regulators
Government agencies of Japan
Regulation in Japan
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