JOURNAL ARTICLE

Differential Pricing: Violation of Fundamental Principles or Justified Measure?

  • Published In: GRUR International: Journal of European & International IP Law, 2024, v. 73, n. 4. P. 343 1 of 2

  • Database: Legal Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article titled "Differential Pricing: Violation of Fundamental Principles or Justified Measure?" discusses a case brought by Peru against Ecuador regarding the alleged violation of principles in the Andean Community. Peru claims that Ecuador's differential pricing system for fuel, which charges higher prices for vehicles with foreign license plates, violates principles of national treatment, non-discrimination, equal legal treatment, and free competition. The Court of Justice of the Andean Community rules in favor of Peru, stating that the pricing system violates these principles. The article also discusses the action for non-compliance within the Andean Community legal system, emphasizing the importance of smooth transportation services for economic integration and the welfare of consumers. It concludes that the differential pricing in Ecuador's fuel sale violates Andean Community laws and should be discontinued. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:GRUR International: Journal of European & International IP Law. 2024/04, Vol. 73, Issue 4, p343
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:26328550
  • DOI:10.1093/grurint/ikae021
  • Accession Number:177205351
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