The European Commission Invites Stakeholders' Feedback On New Technology Transfer Rules

Introduction

The European Commission is currently seeking public feedback by 23 October 2025 on its proposed updates to the rules that govern how companies in the EU share technology with one another. These rules – known as the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (nr. 316/2014; "TTBER" – see publication in the Official Journal of the European Union), and its accompanying Guidelines on the application of Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to technology transfer agreements ("Guidelines" – see publication in the Official Journal of the European Union) – attempt to encourage innovation while ensuring that competition remains fair and consumers benefit from new technologies.