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EUR-Lex · April 16, 2026
The title they went with Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/877 of 16 April 2026 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to categories of technology transfer agreements Noisy translates that to

EU antitrust rules for technology licensing just got a new definition

What happened
The European Union has updated its rules for how companies can license technology to each other without violating antitrust laws. This means companies can now more easily share and develop new technologies together, especially for things like software and data.
Why it matters
For years, companies worried that sharing technology too freely could lead to antitrust investigations, especially in fast-moving fields like software. This update clarifies what is allowed, making it easier for companies to collaborate on new products and services. It removes some of the legal uncertainty that slowed down innovation and market entry for smaller players.
The signal
Watch for an increase in cross-company technology licensing agreements, particularly in areas like AI development and data-sharing platforms, over the next 12-24 months.
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