European Union: Revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation
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Revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation ceases to apply
On 30 April 2038, the applicability of the revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER) will expire. The Regulation replaced the previous regulatory framework for technology licensing. It exempts certain categories of technology tr…
SourceTechnology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation enters into force
On 1 May 2026, the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER) enters into force, replacing the previous regulatory framework for technology licensing. The regulation exempts certain categories of technology transfer agreements from the p…
SourceEuropean Commission adopted Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation
On 16 April 2026, the European Commission adopted the revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER). The regulation exempts certain categories of technology transfer agreements from the prohibition of anti-competitive agreements und…
SourceEuropean Commission closes consultation on revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation
On 23 October 2025, the European Commission closes the consultation on the revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER). The draft regulation aims to provide a block exemption that automatically exempts specific technology licensin…
SourceEuropean Commission opened consultation on revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation
On 11 September 2025, the European Commission opened a public consultation on the revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER), until 23 October 2025. The draft regulation aims to provide a block exemption that automatically exemp…
SourceEuropean Commission closes consultation on impact assessment on revision of Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation
On 25 April 2025, the European Commission closes its consultation on the revision of the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER) and its accompanying Guidelines. With the present framework set to expire on 30 April 2026, the objective…
SourceEuropean Commission opened a consultation on impact assessment on revision of Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation
On 31 January 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation on revising the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER) and its accompanying Guidelines until 25 April 2025. With the present framework set to expire on 30 April 2026,…
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