Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
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Korea Fair Trade Commission investigation into Synopsys's proposed merger with ANSYS
Closed consultation on Korea Fair Trade Commission investigation into Synopsys's proposed merger with ANSYS
On 11 October 2024, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) closes its public consultation on the proposed merger between Synopsys, Inc. (Synopsys) and ANSYS, Inc. (ANSYS), both global suppliers of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software used in …
Expansion of Validated End User Program to include data centers
Adopted Expansion of Validated End User Program to include data centers
On 30 September 2024, the United States of America's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the Department of Commerce, adopted a new order expanding the Validated End User (VEU) program to encompass data centers. Under this program, U.S. exporter…
Lawsuit challenging European Commission decision relating to abuse of dominant position of Qualcomm (Qualcomm v Commission) ( T-671/19)
Issued EGC ruling in lawsuit challenging European Commission decision relating to abuse of dominant position of Qualcomm (Qualcomm v Commission) (T-671/19)
On 18 September 2024, the European General Court issued a ruling in the lawsuit relating to the Commission's investigatory finding regarding Qualcomm's abuse of a dominant position. The Court largely confirmed the Commission's finding, rejecting mos…
Testing requirements in Law on Digital Technology Industry
Closed consultation on Law on Digital Technology Industry including testing requirements
On 2 September 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) closes its consultation on the Law on Digital Technology Industry including testing requirements. The draft law introduces a mechanism for testing digital technology products a…
Design requirements in Digital Technology Industry Law
Closed consultation on Digital Technology Industry Law including design requirements
On 2 September 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) closes its public consultation on the Digital Technology Industry Law, including design requirements. The law stipulates a system of standards and technical regulations for dig…
Department of the Treasury rule implementing Executive Order Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern
Closed consultation on Treasury rule implementing Executive Order addressing investments in certain national security technologies and products in countries of concern
On 4 August 2024, the US Department of the Treasury closes the public consultation on its proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the matters of the Executive Order (EO) addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Produc…
UK-India Technology Security Initiative
Adopted UK-India Technology Security Initiative
On 25 July 2024, the Prime Ministers of India and the United Kingdom adopted the Technology Security Initiative (TSI), aimed at enhancing collaboration in critical and emerging technologies across various sectors including internet and telecom servi…
Semiconductors measures in Korea and European Union Digital Partnership
Announced Joint EU and Republic of Korea Chips Projects in Korea and European Union Digital Partnership
On 17 July 2024, the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Korea announced four jointly funded semiconductor/chips projects under their Digital Partnership, with a total investment of EUR 12 million, equally shared. In particular, these projects a…
Department of Commerce's Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program
Implemented Patent and Trademark Office order establishing the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program under the Chips Act
On 1 December 2023, the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program under the Chips Act created by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) was established. The program expedites the examination of patent applications related to semiconducto…