Unfair competition covers conduct that undermines fair dealing in commercial relations and causes harm to a business operator.
Typical situations
- Confusion or imitation.
- Disparagement and damage to commercial reputation.
- Internal disruption or misappropriation of information.
- Diversion of customers or staff.
- Practices involving the infringement of intellectual property rights.
Possible actions
Depending on the nature of the matter, claims may seek to stop the conduct complained of, obtain compensation for the loss suffered and secure the other remedies provided for by the applicable law.