unfair competition
Americannoun
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acts done by a seller to confuse or deceive the public with intent to acquire a larger portion of the market, as by cutting prices below cost, misleading advertising, selling a spurious product under a false identity, etc.
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the use of any such methods.
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These countries, later joined by Ivory Coast to form the C-4+, want to see an end to US, Chinese and European subsidies in their cotton sectors, arguing that they create unfair competition.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The eight-year-old firm sued OpenAI, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025
He brought the suit against Novolex, Inteplast, and Mettler, alleging violations of environmental marketing claims, false advertising and unfair competition laws.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on five counts: trademark infringement, trademark dilution, unfair competition, false designation of origin and deceptive trade practices.
From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025
Reporting Agency Chancery J. Warrington, Times D. 8, '10 Election returns protected against "unfair competition," 89 1910 Record & Guide Co. v.
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