In this alert, we will comment on how to recognise and defend yourself against acts that the Unfair Competition Act (the Act) does not clearly define as unfair competition, but that obviously hurt your business.
The Unfair Competition Act contains a rather lengthy list of acts that are explicitly named unfair competition torts. They fall in several groups. The typical examples are using false or misleading markings, soliciting employees or clients, and unfair advertising. If your rival commits one of these, you may very likely have an evident claim based on the explicit language of the Act.
