Revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation and Guidelines

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:56:50 +0000
Antitrust & Competition

The European Commission has adopted the revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER) and accompanying Guidelines, updating rules in place since 2014. The revised rules address the strategic importance of data and standard-essential technologies in the digital economy, including new guidance on data licensing agreements and licensing negotiation groups. The TTBER exempts qualifying technology transfer agreements from the Article 101 TFEU prohibition on anti-competitive agreements. The new rules enter into force on 1 May 2026.