The final revised VBER is planned to enter into force on 1 June 2022. Did you know that the Distribution Law Center is already counting down?
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Online sales ban
Genuine agency
By object restrictions imposed within a selective distribution network
An introduction to the steps that are required to apply Regulation 330/2010 correctly.
Limitation of out-of-territory sales and of sales to allocated customers by licensees
By object restrictions imposed within a selective distribution network
Limitation of out-of-territory sales by licensees
Limitation of out-of-territory sales by licensees
Third-party platform ban
Selective distribution
Online sales ban
Genuine agency
Genuine agency
Definition of agreement
Exclusive distribution agreements
Genuine agency
Unilateral conduct (supply quotas)
Prohibition of re-import
Selective distribution
Selective distribution
Parallel trade
Selective distribution
Parallel trade
Destination clauses non-member countries
Ancillary restraints in the context of vertical agreements
Unilateral conduct (circular to dealer network)
Unilateral conduct (circular to dealer network)
Selective distribution
Selective distribution
Selective distribution
Parallel trade
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