Territorial exclusivity in Agency Contracts
This decision is particularly significant, as it recognizes an expansion of the defendants’ liability in actions for damages
Nullity of an exclusive purchasing agreement for excessive duration
On 28 February 2025, the Bourges Court of Appeal annulled a six-year exclusive purchasing contract between a café operator and a wholesaler. As the non-compete obligation exceeded the five-year limit under EU rules, the agreement was deemed contrary to competition law and void.
