Questions fly as Microsoft files EU Appeal
WinNetMag | at | by Mike
As expected, Microsoft filed an appeal of its European Union (EU) antitrust case on Monday, and asked the European Court of First Instance to suspend the $612 million fine and required product changes levied against it until the company's appeal could be heard. While legal experts expect Microsoft's request to be granted, EU antitrust chief Mario Monti pledged that the software giant would lose its appeal.
"The commission's decision undermines the innovative efforts of successful companies, imposing significant new obligations on successful companies," Microsoft lawyer Horacio Gutierrez said. "We believe that the interest of consumers and other European companies should be at the heart of this case. Consumers and the industry benefit from product innovation and competition."