Google Antitrust Case Is Said to Be Nearing End

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The New York Times
Monday, December 17, 2012

Google Antitrust Case Is Said to Be Nearing End

By STEVE LOHR

In the talks between the Federal Trade Commission and Google to negotiate the terms for ending the agency's antitrust investigation, things seem to be going Google's way, two people who have been briefed on the discussions said Sunday.

A key issue in the talks, accusations that Google biases its search results to favor its own services, has been taken off the table, said the two people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the negotiations are continuing.

As the negotiations now stand, Google would make a set of voluntary commitments. In addition, it would be sued and sign a consent decree, agreeing to license patents deemed essential for wireless communications on reasonable terms.

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