Healthy competitiveness in the business world leads to innovation, efficiency and a number of other benefits. Unfair competition, in all its forms, has the opposite effect. Given what is at stake, businesses that do not, cannot or are not competing well in the marketplace often take shortcuts in their attempts to remedy that competitive deficit as quickly as possible.
Fortunately for those harmed by these actions, many of those shortcuts also happen to be illegal under both federal law and under California's own unfair competition statute.
What is Unfair Competition Law?
In the business world, competition is essential for driving innovation and growth. But sometimes, businesses can go too far in their quest to gain an edge over the competition. This is where unfair competition law comes in.Unfair competition law is designed to protect businesses from unfair or deceptive practices by their competitors. This can include things like false advertising, trade secret theft, and more. If a business is found to be engaging in unfair competition, they can be subject to legal penalties.
So if you're a business owner, it's important to be aware of unfair competition law and how it can affect you. This way, you can make sure you're staying on the right side of the law and avoid any potential penalties.
California Unfair Competition LAw with Ringler Law Corporation
Attorneys at Ringler Law Corporation provide focused, tenacious representation on behalf of California businesses that have suffered significant harm due to the unfair competitive practices of others. We represent clients with a variety of associated claims, including theft or misappropriation of trade secrets, interference with customer relationships, misrepresentation in advertising, hiring away of talented employees in violation of existing employment agreements, and various other "restraint of trade" issues.
Our clients are represented by a highly skilled legal team, led by experienced litigators who understand how to apply the relevant statutory provisions and available theories of liability to achieve the best possible results in each case. No client has anything less than complete access to our resources. Working together, we believe there are no limits to what can be accomplished — a premise our results amply support.
Results matter: After failing to acquire the ownership of licensing rights for a simpler and more reliable differential locking device, Titan Wheel misappropriated trade secrets it had learned of during acquisition talks and used them to manufacture and market a virtually identical product.
Attorney Jerome Ringler convinced a Los Angeles Superior Court jury of Titan's unfair competition and secured a $16 million verdict for his clients.
Results matter: After failing to acquire the ownership of licensing rights for a simpler and more reliable differential locking device, Titan Wheel misappropriated trade secrets it had learned of during acquisition talks and used them to manufacture and market a virtually identical product. Attorney Jerome Ringler convinced a Los Angeles Superior Court jury of Titan's unfair competition and secured a $16 million verdict for his clients.
To discuss your legal matter with a lawyer, call our Los Angeles offices at 805-719-4903 or contact us online.
FAQ
What is Unfair Competition in Business?
Unfair competition in business is defined as any action or practice that gives one company an advantage over another. This includes things like false advertising, deceptive marketing, and breaking contracts. Unfair competition is often illegal and can result in lawsuits and other penalties.
How to Deal with Unfair Competition?
Dealing with unfair competition in business can be a difficult and frustrating experience. However, there are a few steps you can take to try to address the situation.
First, you should gather evidence of the unfair competition. This can include things like advertising materials, customer complaints, etc. Once you have gathered this evidence, you should reach out to the company responsible for the unfair competition and let them know your concerns. If they are unwilling to listen or work with you, you can then take your case to a trade association or the Better Business Bureau.
Dealing with unfair competition can be a time-consuming and difficult process, but it is important to stand up for your business. By taking the appropriate steps, you can help level the playing field and ensure that your business is able to compete fairly.
How Does Unfair Competition Work?
Unfair competition laws are designed to protect businesses from unfair or deceptive practices. These laws vary from state to state, but they generally prohibit businesses from engaging in activities that are intended to mislead or deceive customers.
