Who Can Fix It? Antitrust, IP Rights, and the Right to Repair

The convergence of antitrust law, intellectual property rights, and emerging right-to-repair statutes continues to reshape how product ownership and competition are understood in a connected economy.  This article explores how manufacturers can navigate a changing enforcement landscape marked by shifting federal priorities, expanding state initiatives, and growing private litigation.  Although federal agencies have adopted a more selective posture, the FTC remains active in pursuing right-to-r