A Conversation with Prof. Avv. Mario Siragusa on the Evolving Tensions Between IP Rights and Competition Law: FRAND, SEPs, and Antitrust

Cleary Gottlieb senior counsel Mario Siragusa was featured in the College of Europe Competition Society’s newsletter, Competition Pills.

In the article, “A Conversation with Prof. Avv. Mario Siragusa on the Evolving Tensions Between IP Rights and Competition Law: FRAND, SEPs, and Antitrust,” Mario shared his perspective on the evolving tensions between the protection of intellectual property rights and competition law, with a focus on standard essential patents (SEPs) and FRAND licensing. The discussion also addressed the existing legal fragmentation across EU member states, the increasing role of IP in merger control, and emerging challenges.

Read the full interview.