The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (Agencies) hereby extend the period for receiving public comments on their inquiry for consideration of guidance on collaborations among competitors, that was announced on Feb. 23, 2026.  

The Agencies are extending the comment period deadline from April 24, 2026 to May 21, 2026 to give all stakeholders more time to provide fulsome input on the development of up-to-date guidance to the business community, building on the previous 2000 Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among CompetitorsLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link..

Interested parties, including attorneys, economists, academics, consumer groups, industry stakeholders or other members of the public, may now submit public comments no longer than 18 pages to Regulations.gov Links to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link.until May 21, 2026. The information submitted will be used by the Agencies to consider updated guidance.

DOJ and FTC Extend Public Comment Period on Business Collaborations Guidance

The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission have announced an extension for the public comment period concerning their inquiry into guidance on collaborations among competitors. Originally set to close on April 24, 2026, the new deadline is now May 21, 2026.

This extension aims to provide stakeholders, including attorneys, economists, academics, consumer groups, and industry representatives, with additional time to submit their insights and feedback. The Agencies are seeking comprehensive input to inform the development of updated guidance, which will build upon the previous 2000 Antitrust Guidelines for Collaborations Among Competitors.

Interested parties can submit comments, which should not exceed 18 pages, through Regulations.gov. The feedback collected will play a crucial role in shaping the Agencies' updated guidance for the business community.



DOJ and FTC Extend Public Comment Period on Business Collaborations Guidance

The DOJ and FTC have extended the deadline for public comments on their guidance regarding collaborations among competitors, allowing more time for stakeholder input.