Publisher's Synopsis
This study examines the "know-how" agreements from the perspective of competition law. It focuses on EEC law, particularly the block exemption included in Regulation 556/89 of the EEC Commission. EEC law is compared with the competition law in this area in other jurisdictions, especially the USA. The legal protection of "know-how" and its background as well as the main issues of the contract law applicable to "know-how" transactions are treated in detail. In addition, the book considers the EEC's competition policy with regard to "know-how" licensing agreements.;The text is intended for patent departments in industry, patent lawyers, patent agencies and patent law courts, specialists on patent legislation, and law libraries.
