Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Wilko van Weert
Liberius welcomes a new EU Competition and Regulatory Partner in Brussels
Liberius welcomes Wilko van Weert as a Partner in its Brussels-based EU & Competition Practice Group. Wilko specialises in EU competition and regulatory matters, with a principal focus on providing strategic advice on EU, Belgian and Dutch competition law. He notably assists clients in complying with the evolving regulatory and ethical standards that businesses are increasingly faced with.
The New Horizontal Guidelines: Information Exchange - Antitrust, EU Competition - Worldwide
On 1 June 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted the revised horizontal block exemption regulations (HBERs) on research and development (R&D) and specialisation agreements, as well as the revised Guidelines on horizontal cooperation (Guidelines). The updated EC regulations will enter into force on 1 July 2023 and will remain valid until 30 June 2035. The Guidelines will come into effect once they are published in the EU's Official Journal.
The New Horizontal Guidelines: Standardisation Agreements - Antitrust, EU Competition - Belgium
On 1 June 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted the revised horizontal block exemption regulations ("HBERs") on research and development (R&D) and specialisation agreements, as well as the revised Guidelines on horizontal cooperation (Guidelines). The updated EC regulations will enter into force on 1 July 2023 and will remain valid until 30 June 2035. The Guidelines will come into effect once they are published in the EU's Official Journal.
The New Block Exemption Regulation And Horizontal Guidelines On Research & Development Agreements - Antitrust, EU Competition - European Union
On 1 June 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted the revised block exemption regulations on research and development (R&D BER) and specialisation agreements, as well as the revised guidelines on horizontal cooperation (Horizontal Guidelines). The updated EC regulations will enter into force on 1 July 2023 and will remain valid until 30 June 2035.
[Webinar] Revision of the VBER and Vertical Guidelines by European Commission | Part 1 - November 12th, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm GMT | JD Supra
November 12th, 2020 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT Part 1: Expected Policy Changes in a Rapidly Changing World – and What this Means for Business The European Commission has taken a significant step towards the revision of the Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (VBER) and the Vertical Guidelines. With its evaluation phase ending, the Commission has recently presented detailed findings, outlining what works and what may need to be updated after more than a decade.
European Commission Consultation on Ex Ante Regulation of Online Platforms: Is Change Coming? | JD Supra
In parallel to a public consultation to seek feedback from the public regarding the New Competition Tool, the European Commission (Commission) is consulting on a proposal for an ex ante regulatory instrument that would ensure that “online platform ecosystems controlled by large online platforms that benefit from significant network effects remain fair and contestable, in particular in situations where such platforms may act as gatekeepers”.
European Commission Consultation on Ex Ante Regulation of Online Platforms: Is Change Coming?
Monday, July 27, 2020 In parallel to a public consultation to seek feedback from the public regarding the New Competition Tool, the European Commission (Commission) is consulting on a proposal for an ex ante regulatory instrument that would ensure that “online platform ecosystems controlled by large online platforms that benefit from significant network effects remain fair and contestable, in particular in situations where such platforms may act as gatekeepers”.
European Commission Initiates Consultation on Possible New Competition Investigation Tool | JD Supra
On 2 June 2020, the European Commission (the Commission) published its inception impact assessment (or roadmap) on the possible adoption of regulation that would introduce a new market investigation tool. This assessment was immediately followed by the launch of a public consultation to seek views and feedback from the public regarding such a tool.
European Commission Initiates Consultation on Possible New Competition Investigation Tool
Monday, June 29, 2020 On 2 June 2020, the European Commission (the Commission) published its inception impact assessment (or roadmap) on the possible adoption of regulation that would introduce a new market investigation tool. This assessment was immediately followed by the launch of a public consultation to seek views and feedback from the public regarding such a tool.
COVID-19 and EU Competition Proceedings: Extraordinary Times Call for Extraordinary Measures
In the midst of the ongoing global effort to mitigate the effects of COVID-19, the Directorate-General for Competition (DG Competition) of the European Commission (EC) and the EU courts are taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus among individuals whilst at the same time seeking to ensure that the EU economy remains as stable as possible. The situation remains highly fluid for the foreseeable future.
EU Commission Issues Another Fine for Restrictions on Cross-Border Licensed Merchandise Sales | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
EU Commission Issues Another Fine for Restrictions on Cross-Border Licensed Merchandise Sales
February 24, 2020 AB 2570: Déjà vu All over Again as California Attempts to Amend CFCA by: Elle Kaiser and Charles Moll, III Tendering Full Relief to Moot a Class Action: It’s Still Possible in... by: Wystan M. Ackerman Toll’d You So: Cyber Security Incident Cripples Toll’s Supply Lines,... by: Cameron Abbott and Warwick Andersen Toll’d You So: Cyber Security Incident Cripples Toll’s Supply Lines,...
EU Commission Issues Another Fine for Restrictions on Cross-Border Licensed Merchandise Sales
The European Commission has reiterated its position that if a business allows for the non-exclusive licensing of its products in the EEA, such licensor can no longer control where, to whom, and in what manner (online/off-line) the products can be sold within the EEA.
EU Competition Review 2019 | Lexology
European Union
February 6 2020 OVERVIEW McDermott’s Annual European Competition Review summarizes key developments in European competition rules. During the previous year, several new regulations, notices and guidelines were issued by the European Commission. There were also many interesting cases decided by the General Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. All these new rules and judicial decisions may be relevant for your company and your day-to-day practice.
European Commission Final Report on E-Commerce Sector Inquiry
As part of its Digital Single Market strategy, in May 2015 the Commission launched an inquiry into e-commerce with the aim of obtaining an overview of the prevailing market trends, gathering evidence on potential barriers to competition linked to the growth of e-commerce, and understanding the prevalence of certain, potentially restrictive, business practices and the underlying rationale for their use.
Dutch Court Rules in Standard Essential Patent Abuse of Dominance Claim
The Hague District Court in the Netherlands rejected a claim brought by smartphone maker Archos alleging that Philips had abused its dominant position during negotiations concerning licenses on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for standard essential patents (SEPs). Archos S.A. v. Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Dist. Ct. of The Hague, Feb. 10, 2017) In June 2014, Philips discovered that Archos had used three of Philips’s patents covering UMTS and LTE technology.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Wilko
Contact Wilko, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack