5

The Law and Economics of Vertical Restraints

13.5hours
2credits
Module

Sessions

  1. 10.01.2025 13:30
  2. 17.01.2025 13:30
  3. 24.01.2025 13:30

This module will cover in particular the following topics

  1. Introduction to the new Vertical Block Exemption Regulation 2022/720 and the new Vertical Guidelines
  2. Common features (notion of agreements, market share threshold, etc.)
  3. Exclusive distribution
  4. Non-exclusive distribution
  5. Selective distribution
  6. Franchising
  7. Resale price maintenance
  8. Active and passive sales
  9. Agency
  10. On-line distribution
  11. Single branding, upfront access payment and category management
  12. Vertical coordination (double marginalization, retail services, free riding, commitment problem)
  13. Inter-brand versus intra-brand competition
  14. Workshops

In partnership with

Brussels School of Competition