The Status, Legal Nature, and Obligations of International Marketing Contracts in the Iranian Legal System

Document Type : Scientific research

Author

• Marzieh Nikouei

Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Isf.C., Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22067/economlaw.2025.89303.1390

Abstract

Marketing contracts are among the most significant tools of international trade, playing a crucial role in the development and introduction of products to the market. Through these agreements, the parties establish the foundational framework for organizing their commercial and legal relationships. These contracts, by setting out specific obligations and principles, possess a distinctive legal character that has been examined in various legal systems. Despite their widespread application, the precise status and regulatory framework of marketing contracts have yet to be clearly defined in Iranian law. This study aims to examine the status, legal nature, and obligations arising from marketing contracts within the Iranian legal system. By elucidating the concepts and structure of marketing contracts and analyzing their nature, the research endeavors to investigate the relationship between this institution and the fundamentals of contract law in Iran. The findings indicate that, although marketing contracts do not correspond completely with any existing contractual institutions in Iranian law, the Iranian legal system nevertheless has the capacity to recognize and accommodate them as independent and flexible legal instruments.

Keywords

• “Commercial Agency Contract”
• “Distribution Contract”
• “Franchise Contract”
• “International Commercial” “Marketing Contract”

Main Subjects

• International Agreements

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