In the case of Unilever Italy (no. C-680/20), the ECJ preliminary ruled in its judgment of 19 January 2023 that dominant companies may be held liable for abusive behaviour carried out by distributors in the absence of a corporate link. The ECJ also clarified the standard of proof regarding abuse of dominant position implemented through exclusivity clauses.
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