The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has started an investigation into Ericsson for alleged abuse of its dominant position. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from Micromax, an Indian handset market. In March, Ericsson sued the Indian company for patent infringement in Delhi High Court. Ericsson said that it made numerous attempts to sign a license agreement with the company, but Micromax claims the company was not respecting the requirement to offer fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for licensing its patents essential to key mobile technologies. After they were unable to reach agreement, Ericsson started the lawsuit, and Micromax has now filed a complaint to the CCI as part of its general defense. The CCI has decided to refer the case to the Director General for an in-depth investigation. Ericsson said it will fully cooperate with the authority in the investigation.
