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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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The Vifor Case: Disparagement Reloaded?

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On July 22, 2024, the European Commission (EC) accepted commitments proposed by Vifor Pharmaceuticals to address disparagement concerns under Article 102 TFEU. This is the EC’s first pure disparagement case and its second...more

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Disparagement Alleged in Iron Medicine Market: EU Commission Seeks Public Feedback on Company’s Proposed Commitments

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The European Commission on April 19 opened a public consultation on commitments proposed by Vifor Pharma in response to a formal investigation into allegations of anticompetitive practices related to disparaging claims about...more

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European Commission’s First-Ever Abuse of Dominance Probe for Shelving of a Novel Pipeline Therapy

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The European Commission (EC) has launched a formal investigation under its abuse of dominance rules into US life sciences company Zoetis in the area of novel veterinary medicines. The EC alleges that the discontinuation of a...more

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European Commission sanctions first ever pharmaceuticals cartel and scores victory in pay-for-delay appeal

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The European Commission (EC) has fined five pharmaceutical companies a total of EUR13.4 million for participating in a cartel concerning N-Butylbromide Scopolamine/Hyoscine (SNBB) – an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)...more

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AI in Europe: Road Map for Navigating the IP, Data Protection and Regulatory Considerations

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Organizations developing or using generative AI tools should implement cross-functional governance frameworks to develop and continuously monitor their use of such tools. From the earliest stages of generative AI use,...more

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The Net Is Tightening on European SEP Regulation

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The regulation of standard-essential patents (SEPs) has increasingly attracted the attention of policymakers in recent years. This includes the European Commission, which institutes multiple projects to profoundly review the...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: March 2021

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ANTITRUST AND COMPETITION - The European Commission Opens a New Investigation in the Pharma Sector - On 4 March 2021, the European Commission (Commission) has opened a formal investigation into alleged misuses of patent...more

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[Webinar] Antitrust today: Emerging issues affecting the life sciences industry - March 12th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST

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Join the Hogan Lovells Antitrust and Competition team on Friday, March 12, 2021 to discuss hot antitrust topics in the life sciences industry, including: - What life sciences companies should expect with respect to...more

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Recent Developments in Competition Law and SEP Licensing in Europe and Their Effect on the Automotive Industry

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The development of connected automobiles crystallizes the tensions between intellectual property law and competition law that have existed for years, particularly in the area of standard essential patents (SEPs). ...more

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Alert: Brexit Readiness: Possible Key Impacts of the Conclusion of the Transition Period on 31 December 2020

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On 31 January 2020, the UK left the European Union and entered a transition period that is due to end at 11:00 pm GMT on 31 December 2020. At this point, it is still uncertain whether a new EU/UK deal will be reached. To...more

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Investment in Possible Future Generic Marketing Excludes Legitimate Basis for Pharma Settlement, Suggests EU Advocate General

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In her opinion issued on June 4, 2020, Advocate General (AG) Juliane Kokott recommended that the European Court of Justice (ECJ) dismiss in its entirety the appeal by Lundbeck A/S and Lundbeck Ltd against the General Court’s...more

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The Court of Justice of the European Union provides clarifications on the assessment under competition law of pay-for-delay deals...

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On 30 January 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued its decision on a request for preliminary ruling submitted by the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in a case concerning the long-standing...more

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Life Sciences International Review - Q2 2019

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EU – REGULATORY - Brexit, Notified Bodies, and Medical Devices - The House of Commons Library published a briefing paper on June 12 on the UK’s product standards and safety marking compliance in light of Brexit. In the...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – January 2019

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Clothing Manufacturer Fined for Restrictions in Distribution Agreements - On 17 December 2018, the European Commission announced a €40 million fine on clothing company Guess for imposing illegal restrictions in its...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Fall 2018

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In This Issue - Gender Diversity in Patenting: Current Landscape and Recommendations - The gender gap in patenting is a current challenge that companies face. While this issue seems pervasive, companies and lawyers can...more

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An EC Communication on SEPs – Not More Not Less

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A summary of the European Commission’s Policy Document on standard essential patents (SEPs). After considerable preparations and consultation the European Commission has on 29 November 2017 issued a Communication “setting...more

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2017 Intellectual Property Law Year In Review

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Though politics ruled the headlines in 2016, the year still brought big changes in intellectual property law and its application, most notably in patent subject matter eligibility, inter partes review institution and appeal...more

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CJEU Confirms EU Competition Law Does Not Prevent Royalties for Revoked Patent Licences

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On 7 July 2016, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that, provided that a licensee is free to terminate a licence agreement on reasonable notice, it can be obliged to pay royalties even after the patent...more

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McDermott EU Competition Annual Review 2015

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McDermott has published an EU Competition Annual Review for 2015. This 87 page booklet will help General Counsel and their teams focus on the most essential EU competition updates for 2015. Beyond being used to understand...more

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Standards and Injunctions Under EU Competition Law

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In two decisions issued in April 2014, the European Commission (the Commission) provided further clarification as regards the circumstances in which patentees can seek injunctions to protect their standard-essential patents...more

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European Union Antitrust Law and License Agreements: Proposed changes to the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation...

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SaChanges afoot - European antitrust law (often referred to as competition law) has tried for several decades to balance patent rights (which, until EU-wide patent rights are implemented, remain inherently...more

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Antitrust and Competition Newsletter - June 2013

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Competition and Innovation: Application of European Competition Law to a Rival’s Demand for Access to a Competitor’s Data - The Internet has given rise to information-based businesses that create value by accumulating...more

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Proposed Amendments to the EU Competition Assessment of Technology Transfers

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The European Commission (the "Commission") is considering revisions to the rules governing the assessment of technology transfer agreements such as patent licences in advance of the expiry of the existing rules on 30 April...more

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Antitrust and Competition Newsletter - February 2013

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In This Issue: - A Modern Look at the Nine ‘No-Nos’ of Patent Licensing Under U.S. Antitrust Law: The First Four ‘No-Nos’ - Supreme Court Grants Cert. in Watson Reverse Payment Settlement Case - 7th Circuit...more

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"New Year Will See More Policing of Patent Conduct by US and EU Competition Agencies"

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If recent events are any indication, U.S. and European antitrust agencies will remain focused this year on the intersection of intellectual property and competition law. In particular, the agencies have concluded that under...more

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