EU extends antitrust review of Oracle’s Sun takeover until Jan 27

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EU lawmakers, govts agree to new Internet user rights _ including no arbitrary service cutoffs

EU agrees on new Internet user rights

BRUSSELS — EU lawmakers and governments agreed on new rights for Internet users Thursday, aiming to protect them from arbitrary crackdowns on those who illegally download music and movies on the Internet.

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EU seeks feedback on Microsoft’s offer of several browsers, says it is prelude to a settlement

EU prepares to settle Microsoft browser case

BRUSSELS — European Union regulators said Wednesday they were preparing to settle a long and costly antitrust battle with Microsoft Corp. with a deal to give Windows users a choice of web browsers.

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Dell gets EU approval to receive euro54.5 million from Polish government for new plant

Dell wins EU OK to get euro54.5 million Polish aid

BRUSSELS — Dell Inc. won EU approval Wednesday to receive a euro54.4 million ($80.4 million) subsidy from the Polish government to build a new plant there, replacing Ireland as the computer maker's new European manufacturing hub.

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Dell gets EU approval to receive €54.5 million from Polish government for new plant

Dell wins EU OK to get €54.5 million Polish aid

BRUSSELS — Dell Inc. won EU approval Wednesday to receive a €54.4 million ($80.4 million) subsidy from the Polish government to build a new plant there, replacing Ireland as the computer maker's new European manufacturing hub.

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EU court adviser says Google ad keywords do not infringe EU trademarks

EU adviser: Google ads don't infringe trademarks

BRUSSELS — A European Union court adviser said Tuesday that Google Inc. does not violate luxury goods makers' trademarks when it sells brand names as search keywords that trigger its lucrative advertisements.

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EU court advisor says Google Adwords does not infringe EU trademarks

EU advisor: Google ads don't infringe trademarks

BRUSSELS — A European Union court advisor said Tuesday that Google Inc. does not violate luxury goods makers' trademarks when it sells brand names as advertising keywords triggered by Internet searches.

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EU lays out its evidence that Intel pressured computer makers into shunning AMD chips

EU gives details of Intel's sales tactics

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Monday published e-mail excerpts from computer makers and Intel Corp. to show that Intel pressured chip buyers into choosing Intel over rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

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EU shows emails to support case that Intel pressured computer makers into shunning AMD chips

EU cites emails to support Intel anti-trust case

BRUSSELS — The European Union is publishing computer makers' e-mail excerpts to support a ruling that Intel Corp. pressured companies into choosing their chips over rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

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EBay calls on EU to change rules restricting online sale of luxury brands

EBay calls on EU to change luxury brand rules

BRUSSELS — EBay Inc. called Thursday on the European Union to change antitrust rules that allow luxury manufacturers to choose who can sell their branded goods online.

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