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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But some experts argue that if the EU wants to confront what it sees as unfair competition, Brussels has other tools at its disposal.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 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
The craft gild regulated apprenticeship; it would protect the public against incompetent artificers, and its own members against unfair competition.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
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