Meaning
National legal frameworks govern the cross-border transfer of technical knowledge, software and industrial designs. The technology import export regulations categorize different types of technology into three groups which are freely tradable, restricted or prohibited. This system allows the government to monitor the flow of critical assets and ensure that trade aligns with national security and economic policies.
It applies to all transfers including those conducted through licensing agreements or technical service contracts.
Catalogue Category
Restricted technologies require a specific license from the Ministry of Commerce before the transaction can proceed. The technology import export regulations specify that freely tradable items only require a simple registration of the contract after it is signed.
License Requirement
Obtaining a permit involves a technical review to assess the impact of the transfer on the domestic market.
Mandatory Term
Contracts must comply with specific rules regarding the ownership of improvements and the duration of the license. The technology import export regulations prohibit clauses that unreasonably restrict the recipient from improving the technology or using competing products. If a contract contains such a clause, it may be declared invalid by a court or a regulatory body.
These rules ensure a balance between the rights of the foreign licensor and the development of the domestic technical base.