Interoperability workshop (2 Dec)

[14:00 - 15:30] Interoperability: the Tech, the Law, the Commitment

Interoperability is a concept in both computer science and law. While it may immediately bring to mind APIs, protocols, and standards in computer science, in law it may refer specifically to an obligation imposing such a technical measure. In competition law, interoperability obligations may be introduced as a remedy to address competitive concerns in a given market. In this session, two experts will discuss this term from both a technical and legal perspective. Specifically, a TNO expert will discuss how to operationalise interoperability in practice. Meanwhile, Anna Marquez will discuss how interoperability obligations can be imposed as a remedy for competition concerns, by specifically exploring Microsoft's commitment decision regarding the bundling of Teams. The session will be moderated by prof. Hans Vedder.