Competition-IP Interface: Transactions, Collaboration, and Unilateral Conduct (EU)

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A Practice Note considering the interface between competition law and intellectual property law. This Note discusses mergers and acquisitions, licensing and research and development collaborations, and unilateral conduct relating to the commercialisation of IP in the European Union.

This Note is part of a Global suite of jurisdiction-specific resources that helps private practice lawyers and in-house counsel manage the legal risks associated with the transfer or use of IP, including merger control, joint ventures, collaboration agreements, territorial restrictions, excessive pricing, pay for delay agreements, misuse of the patent system, and disparagement campaigns.