Exclusive distribution | French Distribution Law (Part 2) • Livv

35. Definition.

An exclusive distribution agreement is one in which “a merchant, called the “dealer”, puts a distribution undertaking at the service of another merchant or manufacturer, called the “grantor”, to exclusively provide the distribution of products on a …

36. Purpose and effects of exclusive distribution.

Suppliers turn to exclusive distribution particularly for the distribution of branded goods - technically advanced or luxury products - which require skilled distributors to provide advice and installation assistance and after-sales services. The …

37. Impact of legislation and case law on exclusive distribution

Although exclusive distribution is particularly efficient from the economic and commercial point of view, the legal rules governing it are not at present totally ideal although, overall, the positive law does allow for the creation and operation of …