New EU regulation on technology licensing agreements between companies
21 Apr 2026Effective: 16 Apr 2026234 views
Who is affected:
Companies that grant or receive licenses for patents, know-how or software in the EU
Summary
The EU updates the rules so that companies can share patents and technology without breaching competition regulations. It facilitates technology transfer agreements under certain conditions.
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Regulation (EU) 2026/877 establishes a new block exemption framework for technology transfer agreements, replacing previous regulations. It allows companies holding patents, know-how or software to grant licenses to third parties without violating Article 101 TFUE, provided that market share thresholds are met and espe…
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CELEX:32026R0877: Reglamento (UE) 2026/877 de la Comisión, de 16 de abril de 2026, relativo a la aplicación del artículo 101, apartado 3, del Tratado de Funcionamiento de la Unión Europea a determinadas categorías de acuerdos de transferencia de tecnología
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