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Tech transfer rules updated by EU; guardrails set for joint licensing negotiations

By Inbar Preiss ( April 16, 2026, 10:47 GMT | Insight) -- The European Commission has published its revamped tech transfer rules, introducing guidance on data licensing and Licensing Negotiation Groups, and tightening conditions for patent pools. The update comes amid industry divisions and US scrutiny over collective licensing practices in standardized technologies.The European Commission on Thursday adopted revised antitrust rules for technology licensing, with new guidance on data licensing and joint negotiations and refining conditions for patent pools. The move follows months of industry debate over the scope of the overhaul....

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