{"product_id":"international-commercial-agency-and-distribution-marianne-dickstein-9789041169075","title":"International Commercial Agency and Distribution Agreements: Case Law and Contract Clauses","description":"\u003cp\u003eInternational Commercial Agency and Distribution Agreements is a much-used practical guide to drafting and negotiating commercial agency, exclusive distribution, and franchising agreements. In this enriched second edition of a proven, indispensable practical guide, the contributors have all updated their country reports with recent cases and commentary and an abundance of new sample clauses and other practical features. In addition, four major jurisdictions - Brazil, England, Japan, and the United States - have been added, bringing the total number of country reports to nineteen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in this book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first edition is well known among commercial law practitioners as the preeminent hands-on guide to drafting effective distribution agreements tailored specifically to countries in which foreign direct investment is a major component of the economy. This second edition keeps the original format, with each chapter covering all the following matters and more: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003epre-contractual information disclosure;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eadministrative formalities and reporting obligations;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003erole of professional bodies;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eapplicable vertical restraints;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eapplicable private international rules;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eavailability of EU block exemptions;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003erights and obligations of all parties to each other and to third parties;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eintellectual property rights;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edata protection;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eprovisions for Internet sales;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eundertaking not to compete;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eright to indemnities;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esanctions in case of noncompliance;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esub-distributors;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eresale pricing;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eliability toward end users;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ewarranties;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egrounds for termination;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edamages in the event of unjustified (abusive) termination;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eacquisition or lease of site by franchisee;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epost-contract improvements and modifications of standards and specifications;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efranchisor's initial and continuing assistance to franchisee; and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ebankruptcy procedure.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal experts provide detailed information on specific applicable law, major current case law, drafting guidance with specific clauses, and official English versions of relevant primary material. Case law summaries clearly expose the issues from which disputes arise, - and the financial consequences of those disputes - and the practical discussion includes sample clauses designed to anticipate those issues and avoid the pitfalls to which they often lead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow this will help you: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book helps the readers gain a comprehensive understanding of legislation, regulation, and case law affecting distribution agreements in major jurisdictions worldwide and thereby confidently approach the contractual specifics and possibilities offered in each jurisdiction. The ready-to-adapt contractual clauses provided on a case-by-case basis serves as a handbook to corporate counsel, legal scholars, and other lawyers negotiating international commercial distribution agreements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marianne Dickstein, Cristelle Albaric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9041169075\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789041169075\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kluwer Law International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/20\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 1182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.30w x 2.40d","brand":"Marianne Dickstein","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43941303451903,"sku":"9789041169075","price":368.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_dca1deba-3a15-44da-a1da-37bff6c43e7f.jpg?v=1681452130","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/international-commercial-agency-and-distribution-marianne-dickstein-9789041169075","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}