Distribution

Distribution

1. Competition?

   • 1) S2= Agreement/ Restrict/ Distort- UK Trade
     • Conclude= Valid?
       • 2) S10= Defined
         • A2= Vertical
           • A3= 30%
             • Market shares supplier + Market share seller
             • Might apply
               • A4= Price fixing & A5= Non-compete clause
                 • 3) NAOMI
                   • Intention/Hardcore(PF)/15% Market shares (Active & Passive)
                     • Conclude
                       • Self-Assessment= S9 Causation

2. Powers & Sanctions

   • Raid/Search/Seize
     • Criminal offence= 5y, 10% turnover fine, Disqulification
       • 4 steps:
         • Risk identification, Risk assessment, Risk mitigation & Review

3. Agreement

   • Grace period
     • Error margins
       • Reasonable consequences
         • Limiting liability?
           • Insured?
             • After= Stock back
               • 'Exclusive'
                 • RC cannot last longer than contract

4. A9(1)(a)(i)= Why

5. Passive sales= Cannot be banned

   • Active sales= Only banned when encroaching on another territory