Google says fresh claims it has abused its market dominance, after a internet French search company accused the block development of competitors.
1plusV offers users thematic clustered Search Results but claims it has been forced to adopt Google technologies to access vital commercial advertising services. Versailles-based company is a competitor to Google's thematic — or "vertical" — search facilities. the European Commission initiated an investigation of market dominance by Google in november of last year after months of mounting complaints.
Accusations include claims that firms offering competitor services to Google has been ranked artificially low down popular searches. As well as 1plusV, companies have filed objections with the Commission includes Ciao. de, a German subsidiary of Microsoft, British price comparison site Foundem.co.uk and France Ejustice. fr.
Google has said it is cooperating with the Commission's investigation.
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