Agents and distributors
- What is the difference between an agent and a distributor?
- Which is better - an agent or a distributor?
- How can I make sure the relationship works the way I want it to?
- Can someone become my agent without an explicit agreement?
- What are the key elements of an agency agreement?
- If I use an individual as an agent, how can I make sure they will not be considered an employee?
- Can I give an agent exclusive rights to a particular territory?
- Can I stop an agent selling outside their territory?
- Can I stop an agent acting for a competitor as well?
- How much control do I have over what my agent does?
- Am I responsible for what an agent does when working on my behalf?
- What rights does an agent have if I fail to fulfil my obligations?
- What rights do I have if the agent does something which damages my business?
- Do I have any responsibility to an agent who fails to earn as much as expected?
- Do I have to pay an agent commission if the customer doesn't pay?
- What restrictions are there on terminating an agency relationship?
- Will I have to pay an agent compensation if I terminate the relationship?
- Can I control what a former agent does after the relationship is terminated?
- What are the key elements of a distribution agreement?
- Can I give a distributor exclusive rights to a particular territory?
- Can I refuse to supply a potential distributor?
- Can I stop a distributor selling outside their territory?
- Can I stop a distributor selling competing products?
- Can I control the prices a distributor charges their customers for my products?
- Can I control the way a distributor sells and promotes my products?
- How can I protect my intellectual property and confidential information?
- Am I responsible for what a distributor does when selling my product?
- What rights do I have if a distributor does something which damages my business?
- What are my obligations to a distributor?
- What restrictions are there on terminating a distribution agreement?