The Company represents and warrants that no other person or entity has any rights to sell and promote the Company's products or services, including those products or services listed in Attachment A (the “Products”) hereto, within the Exclusive Territory in derogation of the rights granted to the Exclusive Distributor ...
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.
Exclusive distribution is when a manufacturer grants a single retailer or distributor the exclusive rights to sell their products within a specific region. The goal with this strategy is to create a sense of scarcity. If the product is only found in certain locations, demand can go up.
When a purchaser places restrictions on a supplier, this is also exclusive dealing. For example, a purchaser refuses to buy from a supplier unless the supplier agrees not to supply the purchaser's competitors.
Here are six steps you can take toward becoming a distributor: Identify your industry. The first step to becoming a distributor is identifying the industry you'd like to serve. Register your business legally. Seek suppliers and manufacturers. Plan your logistics. Apply as a distributor. Build relationships.
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).
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.
Although some claims under Sherman Act, Section 1 are per se illegal under the antitrust laws, exclusive dealing is not. Instead, courts analyze these claims under the rule of reason. That means that the court won't allow any shortcuts.
Isn't that illegal? A: Exclusive distribution arrangements like this usually are permitted. Although the retailer is prevented from selling competing flat-panel display monitors, this may be the type of product that requires a certain level of knowledge and service to sell.
Exclusivity clauses are generally enforceable when they are properly drafted. Federal law typically permits exclusivity clauses in contracts, as do most state laws. Specific restrictions may be imposed depending on the nature of your contract, what services you provide, and the terms of the agreement.