The European Commission has adopted the revised Block Exemption Regulation applicable to technology transfer agreements (‘RECATT’) and the Guidelines on the application of Article 101 of the Treaty to technology transfer agreements (‘Guidelines’), following a comprehensive review of the provisions in force since 2014. Technology transfer agreements are agreements whereby an undertaking holding technology rights […]
The 2025 SME Fund is now operational
The Commission and the European Union Intellectual Property Office have launched the SME Fund 2025 to provide financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a grant scheme designed to help SMEs to better manage and protect their intangible assets. The SME Fund helps SMEs protect their intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, industrial designs […]
European Commission proposes new rules to help companies get the most out of their patents
The Commission has proposed new rules to help companies, especially small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), make the most of their inventions, leverage new technologies and contribute to the EU’s competitiveness and technological sovereignty. The proposed Regulations on standard essential patents, compulsory licensing of patents in crisis situations, and the revision of the legislation on supplementary […]