Canada
Answer ... The Competition Bureau generally considers patent licensing as pro-competitive because patent licensing facilitates the broader use of valuable patent rights by additional parties. However, if the terms of a licence serve to create, enhance or maintain the market power of either the licensor or the licensee, antitrust issues may arise and competition law counsel should be consulted. For more information, see the Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines published by the Competition Bureau: www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04401.html.
