International Commercial Agreements
The wide field of international commercial agreements is a complex one, where experienced help and advice can not only save an exporting company time, but also enable it to avoid expensive pitfalls.
The International Trade Team offers the following specialised support services to those who market goods and services in the EU and in the major trading countries of the world.
Commercial Agents’ Agreements
Self-employed agents in EU countries have, through Council Directive No 86/653, acquired rights that they did not have before. Some of these rights are far-reaching and can have potentially expensive consequences for principals when agencies terminate.
Distributor Agreements
These agreements, in the EU, are affected by competition laws. There are stiff financial penalties imposed if the laws are breached.
Other Agreements
EU Licensing and Technology Transfer Agreements must be drafted to comply with so-called “block exemptions” in order to comply with competition laws.
We can:
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Review existing agreements
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Provide advice on a position where no written agreements exist
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Provide advice on and draft new agreements
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Provide advice on agency networks
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Provide advice on agency claims
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Provide advice on appointment of distributors
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Provide advice on EU regulations
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Draft Joint Venture agreements
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Provide assessments for CE-marking
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Provide assessments for the intellectual property evaluation of patents, registered designs, design rights, tradenames, trade marks and copyright.
For more information please complete the Contact Us form, telephone 0845 603 7053 or alternatively email info@uktinorthwest.co.uk
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