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The body of law protecting the first user of such a name, brand, size,
shape, or other distinctive characteristic against an imitating or
counterfeiting competitor. |
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Unfair Competition is the dishonest or fraudulent rivalry in trade and
commerce; it is the action of infringement of intellectual property or
interference with contracts or prospective economic advantage. |
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In its more narrow application, this action concerns trying to "pass off"
goods or services upon the public as if they were the goods or services of
another, more reputable business or product. |
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Other Unfair Competition action: |
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(1) |
deceitful advertising injures a competitor,
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secret rebates or concessions, |
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(3) |
bribery of a competitor's employees, |
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(4) |
use of a former employer's trade secrets. |
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