Annotation

The article examines the evolution of antitrust immunities in the field of intellectual property under Russian legislation. It analyzes the provisions of Part 4 of Article 10 and Part 9 of Article 11 of the Federal Law "On Protection of Competition," which exempt the actions of copyright holders from the prohibitions of monopolistic activities. The article explores the legal nature of immunities, their differences from similar institutions in public law, and the prerequisites for their emergence (harmonization with WTO law and attracting investments). The article analyzes a draft law of the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia aimed at limiting the use of these exceptions in cases where the use of intellectual rights leads to restrictions on competition. The author substantiates the need to adjust the legal regulation in order to prevent the abuse of market power while maintaining a balance between private and public interests.