What is an international distribution agreement?

An international distribution agreement is a legal contract between two parties that authorizes one party to sell or distribute the other's products. This type of arrangement usually benefits both businesses because it makes the process more efficient and can help each company increase its customer base.

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International Exclusive Distribution Agreement Format In Fulton

Category:

Contracts - Distributorships

State:

Multi-State

County:

Fulton

Control #:

US-0012BG

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Description

The International exclusive distribution agreement format in Fulton is designed for a U.S. manufacturer and a foreign distributor to establish an exclusive distributorship in a designated territory. This comprehensive agreement outlines key terms such as appointment and acceptance of the distributor, obligations of both parties, pricing structures, and warranty details. It emphasizes the manufacturer's role in training, providing marketing materials, and ensuring the quality of products, while the distributor is obligated to promote sales actively and submit regular sales reports. Key features include clauses on confidentiality, indemnification, and governing law, which ensure both parties understand their rights and responsibilities. Filling instructions include completing names, addresses, and product details, while editing entails adjusting terms specific to the agreement's requirements. This format benefits legal professionals—such as attorneys, partners, and paralegals—by providing a clear structure for negotiations and compliance with international trade laws. It assists in safeguarding manufacturers’ proprietary interests while facilitating global sales through the distributor.

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Examples of companies that use exclusive distribution include Apple for its high-priced and luxury products, as well as companies like Lamborghini, BMW, Rolex, and Mercedes. These companies appoint only a few distributors to cover a specific region, maintaining exclusivity in their distribution agreements.

Thus, the question of whether a distributorship contract is governed by the UCC will depend on the exact nuances of the contract. To determine whether the UCC applies, “courts generally examine the transaction to determine whether the sale of goods predominates.” Princess Cruises v. GE, 143 F. 3d 828, 833 (4th Cir.

The CISG only applies to sales of goods between merchants, not sales to consumers, and does not generally apply to services arrangements.

The CISG is intended to apply to commercial goods and products only. With some limited exceptions, it does not apply to personal, family, or household goods, nor does it apply to auctions, ships, aircraft, or intangibles and services.

As discussed in the Fact Sheets on Dealings in the Supply Chain, exclusive contracts between manufacturers and suppliers, or between manufacturers and dealers, are generally lawful because they improve competition among the brands of different manufacturers (interbrand competition).

The CISG does not apply to distributorship agreements: Helen Kaminski Pty. Ltd. v. Marketing Australian Products, Inc.

An international distribution agreement is a legal contract between two parties that authorizes one party to sell or distribute the other's products. This type of arrangement usually benefits both businesses because it makes the process more efficient and can help each company increase its customer base.

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