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
Chapter 1: Prohibition
Section 1: Block exemption
Section 3: Rule of reason
Title 2: Merger control
Part 8: Commercial agents
101. Individual exemption
1 minute de lecture
Franchise agreements can qualify for an individual exemption where neither the rule of reason nor Regulation No 2022/720 apply to them .
According to the Commission, vertical restraints that reduce inter-brand competition are generally more harmful than those that restrict intra-brand competition. The same is true for non-compete obligations, which, by excluding other brands, can effectively preve …