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The End of 'Exclusive' Territories?

What does "exclusive" really mean? The use of the term "exclusive" may be coming to an end in light of a recent FAQ 37 promulgated by the FTC on Oct. 16, 2012.

7 minute read November 29, 2012 at 01:57 PM
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Mark Wagoner
The End of 'Exclusive' Territories?

“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in a rather scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean ' neither more nor less.”

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