Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica tightens dealer rules in Europe
From: Lucien <lucien@ubi.edu>
Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 15:51:33 +0200
 
Meino wrote:

>This would be very stupid for them, because it is violating EC rules.
>VW is now facing a very big (Multi billion) fine for doing the same 
>thing.



In UK "Amateur Photographer" 23 may 1998  page 9

The EU rules :

Leica's PEDA agreement effectively seeks to be tighter than
current import and export rules that apply to the Common Market
in Europe. Generally manufacturers can do little if they've
surrended rights or given a licence to distribute something 
anywhere in Europe. Leica isn't doing this. It's being country
specific and won't allow sales of its gear from European dealer
to another.

Any comments from a European law specialist ?

Lucien