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In the Matter of Sensormatic Electronics Corporation
FTC Matter/File Number
9510083
Docket Number
C-3795
Enforcement Type
Part 2 Consents

Case Summary

Checkpoint Systems, Inc. and Sensormatic Electronics Corporation, the two largest marketers of electronic article surveillance systems used in retail stores to prevent shoplifting, agreed to nullify and void the section of their June 1993 agreement that restricts negative advertising and promotional claims about each other's products or services. The consent order also prohibits each firm from entering into any agreement that restricts truthful, non-deceptive advertising, comparative advertising or promotional and sales activities.

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