Examples of Abuse of Competition Rights in Technology Transfer Agreements

Abstract

In today's world, technology transfer agreements play a key role in accelerating innovation and industrial development processes. However, some of these agreements can lead to abuse of competition rights, which will have negative effects on markets and economic competition in the long term. This article examines examples of abuse of competition rights in technology transfer agreements. In particular, the focus is on situations in which large companies or technology transferors use legal and contractual tools to restrict competition, prevent access to new technologies, and create barriers to innovation. The importance of this research is that many companies and governments use technology transfer agreements as a tool for growth and development, but in the presence of competitive abuses, it can lead to a decrease in competition and innovation and affect markets. This article uses an analytical-descriptive method to examine various types of competitive abuses such as monopolization, restrictions on research and development, harmful trade requirements and exclusive obligations, and identifies the shortcomings and challenges in this field by analyzing real examples. The objectives of this research include examining the impact of competitive abuses on innovation, economic growth and competition in global markets. The results of the research show that the abuse of competition rights in technology transfer agreements can limit access to new technologies, reduce competition and ultimately harm consumers and the industry.