Antitrust Issues in Unilateral Refusals to License Intellectual Property | Practical Law

Antitrust Issues in Unilateral Refusals to License Intellectual Property | Practical Law

A Practice Note discussing the antitrust issues in unilateral refusals to license intellectual property (IP). This Note discusses the varying approaches by the federal courts that have addressed whether monopolists have a duty to deal or license IP, specifically patents and copyrights. It also discusses FTC and DOJ guidance and tips for advising clients.

Antitrust Issues in Unilateral Refusals to License Intellectual Property

Practical Law Practice Note w-022-4122 (Approx. 24 pages)

Antitrust Issues in Unilateral Refusals to License Intellectual Property

by Practical Law Antitrust
MaintainedUSA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note discussing the antitrust issues in unilateral refusals to license intellectual property (IP). This Note discusses the varying approaches by the federal courts that have addressed whether monopolists have a duty to deal or license IP, specifically patents and copyrights. It also discusses FTC and DOJ guidance and tips for advising clients.