EU Commission Updates Antitrust Framework for Technology Transfer Agreements

Short summary

The EU's revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (effective May 1, 2026) updates antitrust rules for tech licensing, introducing explicit data-licensing protections and extending grace periods for market-share overages to three years. Companies must review existing licensing agreements, technology pools, and patent settlements by April 30, 2027. The framework applies through 2038 and covers all tech transfers affecting the EU market.

• •Revised TTBER takes effect May 1, 2026, with one-year transition for existing agreements
• •New explicit rules for data licensing and three-year grace period for threshold exceedances
• •Deadline: April 30, 2027 to restructure agreements; framework valid through April 30, 2038

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