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Distribution Talks #7 - Price protection clauses
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Distribution Talks #7 - Price protection clauses

In this seventh edition of the Distribution Talks, we explore another relevant question concerning vertical agreements. Can…

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Distribution Talks #6 - Dual pricing
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Distribution Talks #6 - Dual pricing

In this sixth edition of the Distribution Talks, we explore another relevant question concerning vertical agreements. To…

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EU fines Gucci, Chloé and Loewe 157 million EUR over illegal pricing practices
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EU fines Gucci, Chloé and Loewe 157 million EUR over illegal pricing practices

On 14 October 2025, the European Commission imposed fines totalling over 157 million EUR on Gucci, Chloé and Loewe for…

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Distribution Talks #5 - Fulfilment contracts
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Distribution Talks #5 - Fulfilment contracts

In this fifth edition of the Distribution Talks, we delve into another pressing question concerning vertical agreements.

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Distribution Talks #7 - Price protection clauses
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Distribution Talks #7 - Price protection clauses

In this seventh edition of the Distribution Talks, we explore another relevant question concerning vertical agreements. Can…

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Distribution Talks #6 - Dual pricing
Distribution Talks

Distribution Talks #6 - Dual pricing

In this sixth edition of the Distribution Talks, we explore another relevant question concerning vertical agreements. To…

By SRS
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Distribution Talks #5 - Fulfilment contracts
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Distribution Talks #5 - Fulfilment contracts

In this fifth edition of the Distribution Talks, we delve into another pressing question concerning vertical agreements.

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Distribution Talks #4 - Passing on of sales restrictions
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Distribution Talks #4 - Passing on of sales restrictions

How far can a sales restriction be passed along the distribution chain? In this fourth edition of the Distribution Talks, we…

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Distribution Law Center Countdown XXIV - Wrap-up (The new VBER regime in a nutshell)
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Distribution Law Center Countdown XXIV - Wrap-up (The new VBER regime in a nutshell)

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Since December 2021, the Distribution Law Center has been publishing a weekly countdown newsletter on the…

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Distribution Law Center Countdown XXIII - Bans on the use of price comparison services
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Distribution Law Center Countdown XXIII - Bans on the use of price comparison services

What? Price comparison services, such as price comparison websites or apps, are used as catalogues in which consumers can…

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Distribution Law Center Countdown XXII - E-commerce (Restricting the use of online marketplaces / Online marketplace bans)
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Distribution Law Center Countdown XXII - E-commerce (Restricting the use of online marketplaces / Online marketplace bans)

What? An “online marketplace” is an e-commerce site that offers multiple products from many different sellers which connects…

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Distribution Law Center Countdown XXI - E-commerce (Online promotions and active sales)
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Distribution Law Center Countdown XXI - E-commerce (Online promotions and active sales)

What? Digitalization and innovation of technology have been a focal point over the last decade in the development of the…

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Regulation 2022/720 (new VBER)

On the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices

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Commission communication - Guidelines on Vertical Restraints (2022)

Regulation 461/2010

On the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices in the motor vehicle sector

Supplementary Guidelines

Commission notice - Supplementary guidelines on vertical restraints in agreements for the sale and repair of motor vehicles and for the distribution of spare parts for motor vehicles

Article 81(3) Guidelines

Commission notice - Guidelines on the application of Article 81(3) of the Treaty
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Super Bock Bebidas (C-211/22)

Resale price maintenance

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Booking.com (C-264/23)
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Booking.com (C-264/23)

Price parity clauses

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Distribution Talks #7: Price protection clauses
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Distribution Talks #7: Price protection clauses

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