Resale Price Maintenance
/ˈriːseɪl praɪs ˈmeɪntənəns/
Definitions
- (n.) An agreement between a supplier and a retailer setting the minimum price at which a product can be resold, often considered a form of vertical price-fixing.
The court ruled that the resale price maintenance agreement violated antitrust laws.
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- resale price maintenance
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Commentary
Resale price maintenance is often scrutinized under competition law for its potential to restrict price competition and harm consumers; legal treatment varies by jurisdiction.
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