Vertical Agreements and EU Competition Law

I. Introduction; A. Distinction between vertical and horizontal agreements; B. Development of EC competition policy in relation to vertical agreements; C. Sources and practical approach; II. Regulation 2790/1999 - General block exemption for vertical agreements; A. General scope; B. Provisions and conduct precluding exemption; III. Regulation 1400/2002 - Block exemption for vertical agreements in the motor vehicle sector; A. General scope; B. Provisions and conduct precluding exemption; IV. Application of article 81 to vertical agreements outside the block exemptions; A. Agents and subcontractors; B. Agreements of minor importance; C. Single branding; D. Exclusive distribution; E. Exclusive customer allocation; F. Selective distribution; G. Franchising; H. Exclusive supply; I. Tying; J. Resale pricing; K. Other examples; V. Application of article 82 to vertical agreements; VI. Vertical agreements in the context of concentrations