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Interplay of IP and Competition Law

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Interplay of IP and Competition Law

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While licensing agreements, distributorship agreements, patent pools, cross-licensing and standardization may be very important for a client’s business strategy, they may also have anti-competitive effects. This intricate interplay between competition law and intellectual property law is one of the most complex areas of competition law, and one in which AMT excels, thanks to our substantial experience in this field.

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Intersection of IP Law Practice and Other Areas of Law

2026.09.28

Japan Competition Law Forum, Monthly Meeting Presentation “Guidelines Concerning Abuse of Superior Bargaining Position, etc. for Proper Transactions of Intellectual Property Rights, Know-how, and Data”

2026.09.17

Digital Markets and Hot Topics / 39th LAWASIA Conference 2026

2026.09.15

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Intersection of IP Law Practice and Other Areas of Law

Ai Tanaka (Nishiuchi)

The Japan Fair Trade Commission, the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, and the Japan Patent Office Release Guideline and Contract Template for Proper Transactions of Intellectual Property Rights, Know-how, and Data in Relation to Abuse of Superior Bargaining Position

Intellectual Property Transaction Fairness Working Group Releases Report on IP Transactions

Yosuke Nishiyama

Takahiro Yoshida

2026.04.28

JFTC Releases Survey Report on Abuse of Superior Bargaining Position Involving IP, Know-How and Data

Yosuke Nishiyama

Takahiro Yoshida

2026.04.28