The first part of this comparative study analyses national regulations on technology transfer, whether they incorporate definitions or whether there are specific incentives to encourage international technology transfer between countries. It also examines whether the different jurisdictions establish registration conditions for this type of contract. 
The second part analyses the contractual elements of both civil and commercial law and antitrust law. This point is of great relevance since antitrust laws aim at consumer welfare and market efficiency. In order to achieve this objective, these rules are limited to prohibiting, in absolute or relative form, certain acts, which in particular restrict competition and abuses of dominant position. Third, the effects of international agreements on technology transfer are analysed.