The seminar will focus on vertical agreements and vertical restraints. It will focus on the economic rationale of vertical agreements and touch on the general analytical framework for assessing such agreements. It will define vertical restraints by examining key concepts, such as agreement, restriction by object, and restriction by effect. The seminar will also introduce the Block Exemption Agreement (BER) on Vertical Agreements and outline the analytical framework adopted in the Regulation. Moreover, it will explore specific forms of vertical restraints, including resale price maintenance (PRM), restrictions on sales, restrictions in the context of online distribution and non-compete arrangements.
