European Distribution Law
Auteurs : Louis Vogel, Joseph Vogel
Sommaire de l’ouvrage
Introduction
Part 1: Applicability of competition law to vertical agreements
Part 2: Control of vertical restraints
Part 3: Exclusive purchase/Exclusive supply
Part 4: Exclusive distribution agreements
Part 5: Selective distribution
Part 6: Motor vehicle distribution agreements
Section 2: Restriction of sales
Section 3: Cross-supply prohibition
Section 4: Exclusive purchase clause
Section 5: Non-compete obligation
Chapter 2: Exoneration
Title 2: Merger control
Part 8: Commercial agents
94. Resale price maintenance
1 minute de lecture
The franchisee, as an independent trader, must be able to freely determine its own pricing policy. If the franchisor imposes a minimum price on the franchisee, this constitutes an unlawful agreement and a hardcore restriction within the meaning of Regulation No 2022/720 .
Franchisors may, however, recommend prices to franchisees as long as this does not affect the freedom of the latter to indepen …