Franchise & Distribution Networks Newsletter N°20 - 3rd Quarter 2019
France
Purchase exclusivity: the legitimate limits to the franchisee’s freedom
Specific features of the proof of damage in unfair competition cases
The provisional enforcement of a ruling ordering compliance with a post-term non-competition clause
Significant imbalance: the automatic exclusion of the suppliers’ terms and conditions of sale and the implementation of a discounted advance payment program without consideration are unfair
Modification of the sales periods and their duration
Germany
Franchising in Germany - Franchise agreements risk being void if they unduly impair the franchisee’s freedom
United Kingdom
Is it the trader or the consumer who is responsible for return of defective goods?
New regulatory framework for online operators?
Netherlands
Franchisee doubts the accuracy of the forecast - no error
Avoidance of compensation claims of an Austrian distributor/ franchisee
