Press Release: Antitrust: Commission adopts revised competition regime for technology transfer agreements

On the 21 March 2014, European Commission adopted new rules for the assessment of technology transfer agreements under EU antitrust rules. The purpose of such agreements is to enable companies to license the use of patents, know-how or software held by another company for the production of goods and services.

The revised rules facilitate such sharing of intellectual property, including through patent pools, and provide clearer guidance on licensing agreements that stimulate competition. At the same time they aim to strengthen incentives for research and innovation.

ESO: Background information: Antitrust: Commission consults on proposal for revised competition regime for technology transfer agreements http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-antitrust-commission-consults-on-proposal-for-revised-competition-regime-for-technology-transfer-agreements/

European Commission: RAPID: MEMO/14/208: Antitrust: Commission adopts revised competition regime for technology transfer agreements – frequently asked questions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-208_en.pdf

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