Does An Exclusive Licensee Agent can be a distributor?
An exclusive licensee agent can also act as a distributor. Exclusive distribution agreements are commonly used in the marketing of products, and these agreements can foster competition and improve consumer welfare . In the case of manufacturer competition for retail distribution, partially exclusive contracts are often used, where competitive retailers have the ability to shift sales to a chosen manufacturer . The economic analysis shows that restricted distribution arrangements can lead to lower retail prices and provide a procompetitive justification for such agreements . Additionally, exclusive dealing contracts by a distributor can be less effective in deterring entry, especially when the number of manufacturers is sufficiently high . Therefore, an exclusive licensee agent can serve as a distributor, and exclusive distribution agreements can have positive effects on competition and consumer welfare.
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Open access•Posted Content | The provided paper does not mention anything about an exclusive licensee agent being a distributor. |
Open access•Posted Content | The provided paper does not mention anything about an exclusive licensee agent being a distributor. |
Open access•Dissertation 07 Oct 2010 22 Citations | The paper does not directly address whether an exclusive licensee agent can be a distributor. |
Patent 29 May 2018 3 Citations | The provided paper does not mention anything about an exclusive licensee agent or their role as a distributor. |
31 Jul 2019 3 Citations | The answer to the query is not present in the provided paper. The paper discusses exclusive distribution agreements and non-compete clauses in trade, but it does not specifically address whether an exclusive licensee agent can be a distributor. |