DLC NEWSLETTER 2: “VERTICAL” IN THE SPOTLIGHT: OVERVIEW OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

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What? Before diving into the individual restrictions of competition that typically appear in vertical agreements, it is useful to first focus on the main types of distribution systems. Such types include exclusive distribution, non-exclusive or free distribution, selective distribution, franchising and agency. Suppliers can opt for a single system that covers the entire EEA, but…

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DLC NEWSLETTER 1: EUROPEAN COMPETITION RULES RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION, AGENCY AND SUPPLY AGREEMENTS ABOUT TO CHANGE

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COMMENCEMENT OF DLC COUNTDOWN NEWSLETTERS GETTING READY FOR 1 JUNE 2022   What? No business wants to run the risk that its distribution, agency or supply agreements (also known as “vertical agreements”) are found to be unlawful and invalid. Even worse, no business wants to be trapped by a competition authority and pay fines or…

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