Facing New Challenges at the Crossroads Between Competition and Intellectual Property in Europe: The Example of Korean Innovators

Damien Geradin, Hee-Eun Kim, Apr 30, 2012

The Free Trade Agreement between the European Union (“EU”) and Korea has been provisionally in force since July 1, 2011, nearly four years after negotiations started in May 2007. The Agreement removes tariffs and other trade barriers in an unprecedented manner, covering virtually all products. EU exporters of pharmaceutical products, auto parts, and agricultural goods are expected to be the primary beneficiaries of the Agreement. At the same