Noerr doctrine
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From 381 U.S. 657 - United Mine Workers v. Pennington · 1965Most cited · 2,788 citing opinions
Noerr shields from the Sherman Act a concerted effort to influence public officials regardless of intent of purpose. Joint efforts to influence public officials do not violate the antitrust laws even though intended to eliminate competition. Such conduct is not illegal, either standing alone or as part of a broader scheme itself violative of the Sherman Act.