Nearly PLN 340 million in fines have been imposed on eight companies and two individuals for collusion in the sale of agricultural machinery. The entrepreneurs divided the market and set prices. This is not allowed.
For more than 11 years, farmers were unable to purchase Claas agricultural machinery and spare parts at competitive prices or from a dealer of their own choosing. This resulted from a restrictive agreement.
UOKiK co-chairs two International Competition Network working groups. The Polish Competition Authority participates in activities that promote consensus building and convergence towards common competition policy principles in the global antitrust community.
Imposing unfair contractual terms under the guise of protecting user data? The President of UOKiK has initiated antitrust proceedings against three Apple companies.
10% of annual turnover for a company and PLN 2 million for managers. These are the maximum fines for participating in an anti-competitive agreement. They can be avoided thanks to the leniency scheme.
Has price fixing occurred in the sale of Posnet cash registers? The President of UOKiK launched a preliminary investigation in this matter.
The President of UOKiK has brought charges of unfair use of contractual advantage against Bunge Poland and Procam Poland. They concern, among others, contractual provisions under which the companies shifted the risks associated with force majeure, such as drought, frost, or hailstorms, onto suppliers.
Did transport companies prevent drivers from changing jobs? The President of UOKiK launched a preliminary investigation into this matter and ordered searches at the offices of three companies.
UOKiK received the highest rating in its history for its activities in the field of competition protection. The industry portal Global Competition Review awarded the Competition Authority a score of 3.5 stars for 2024.
Has there been a collusion among gas meter suppliers for the domestic gas distribution system operator? The President of UOKiK has brought charges to four business entities in that regard.
Did businesses purchasing soft fruit in the Wielkopolska region unlawfully fix prices? The President of UOKiK has brought charges against five companies and one individual managing a company. Local farmers and orchard owners may have been selling their produce at reduced prices for three years.
Can’t fix a water supply problem outside your property? You won’t pay for the repair of this section? We’ll cut off your water supply. The President of UOKiK obliged Wodociągi Zachodniopomorskie to change this type of practice.
