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.
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 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.
(a) During the Term, the Supplier will supply all Milk exclusively to Riverina Fresh and subject to the terms of this Agreement Riverina Fresh will buy all of the Milk from the Supplier.
The CISG does not apply to distributorship agreements: Helen Kaminski Pty. Ltd. v. Marketing Australian Products, Inc.