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Partners Emmelie and Frank present on ‘IP & Competition law’ during the ‘Lunch-Causerie’ of AIPPI

24/09/2024

Emmelie Wijckmans and Frank Wijckmans gave a presentation on ‘IP & Competition law’ during the ‘Lunch-Causerie’ of the Belgian National Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property ‘AIPPI’.

After discussing the general framework, they touched upon 7 touch points between competition law and IP.

  • First touch point: Vertical agreements
  • Second touch point
  • Technology licensing agreements
  • Third touch point: Vertical subcontracting scenarios
  • Fourth touch point: Research and development
  • Fifth touch point: Information exchange
  • Sixth touch point: Pay for delay (see pharma sector)
  • Seventh touch point: Refusal to supply (linked to IP)


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