Yksinoikeusjärjestely

Yksinoikeusjärjestely, often translated as exclusive arrangement or sole distributorship, refers to a contractual agreement where one party grants another party the sole right to conduct certain business activities within a specified territory or for a particular product or service. This means that the grantor will not engage in the same business activities within that territory or with any other party, and the grantee is typically expected to make reasonable efforts to promote and sell the products or services.

These arrangements are common in various sectors, including distribution, licensing, and franchising. For instance, a manufacturer might grant a distributor the exclusive right to sell its products in a specific country. In return, the distributor often commits to meeting certain sales targets and investing in marketing and support infrastructure.

The exclusivity granted can be absolute or limited. Absolute exclusivity means no one else, including the grantor, can operate within the defined scope. Limited exclusivity might allow the grantor to sell directly to certain types of customers or to use the product internally.

Key aspects of an yksinoikeusjärjestely include the scope of the exclusive right, the duration of the agreement, geographical limitations, performance obligations, termination clauses, and provisions for dispute resolution. Such agreements aim to incentivize investment and dedicated effort from the grantee by providing a protected market, while also ensuring focused market penetration for the grantor.