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New EU rules on technology transfer are now in force, and they matter for your licensing agreements.

We wrote an article on the topic, which you can read in the first comment: 👇

The new Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER), published by the European Commission on 16 April 2026 and effective as of 1 May 2026, modernises the competition rules applicable to technology licensing, with a clear nod to the digital economy and data-driven business models.

Two things to keep in mind:

💡 Early-stage tech gets a break. Technologies with no sales yet are treated as having 0% market share, making it easier to access the safe harbor from day one. Also, the grace period for exceeding thresholds has been extended from 2 to 3 years.

💡 Data licensing is now on the map. For the first time, the guidelines explicitly address data licensing agreements, and information exchange in database licensing will not normally be treated as a "by object" restriction.

This is an opportunity to reduce legal risk and optimize your licensing strategy, not just a compliance update.

Our team is here to help you navigate what's new.

Today we celebrate 1 year since Tudor Maga joined us as Senior Associate, and it already feels like he’s been part of the Teodorescu Partners story from the very beginning. Tudor brings not only strong criminal and corporate law expertise, but also kindness, balance and a genuine team spirit that lifts the people around him.

Thank you, Tudor, for everything you do – here’s to the road ahead!

🌸 Happy Easter from Teodorescu Partners! 🐣

Wishing all of our clients, partners, and friends a joyful and peaceful Easter celebration. May this season bring renewal, warmth, and plenty of time with the people who matter most.

Hristos a Înviat! ✨