Future-proofing your licenses: Key changes in the new EU technology transfer regime

On 16 April 2026, the European Commission (“Commission”) adopted the revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation ("TTBER") and the accompanying Technology Transfer Guidelines ("Guidelines"). Both instruments enter into force on 1 May 2026, replacing the 2014 versions that expire on 30 April 2026. The adoption follows a four-year review: an evaluation published in November 2024, a public consultation in early 2025, a draft released for consultation in September 2025, and – save for one... By: Hogan Lovells