In conjunction with its law enforcement and advocacy work, the FTC provides guidance about the application of the U.S. antitrust laws to promote transparency and encourage compliance with the law. These resources aid antitrust practitioners, policy makers, businesses, and consumers with questions about the antitrust laws or competition policy. Core competition documents have been developed with the to promote sound U.S. competition policy. This site also contains links to Advisory Opinions, which provide guidance concerning proposed conduct. The Bureau of Competition has developed educational resources aimed at consumers and businesses to prevent consumer injury, increase business compliance and augment its enforcement efforts.
Core Competition Documents
- Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors
- Statements of Antitrust Â鶹´«Ã½ Policy in Health Care
- Antitrust Guidelines for the Licensing of Intellectual Property
- Antitrust Guidelines for International Â鶹´«Ã½ and Cooperation
Additional Guidance
- Competition Advisory Opinions
- Policy Statement Regarding the Scope of Unfair Methods of Competition Under Section 5 of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission Act Commission
- Â鶹´«Ã½ Policy Statement Regarding Accountable Care Organizations
- Pharmaceutical Agreement Filing Requirements
- Guides for Advertising and Promotional Allowances (“Fred Meyer Guidesâ€)
- FTC Staff Guidance on Active Supervision of State Regulatory Boards Controlled by Market Participants
- FTC/DOJ Antitrust Guidance for Human Resource Professionals