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Protection against unfair competition
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+38 (073) 007-44-70Unfair competition is a problem faced by many businesses. It encompasses various forms, from the improper use of trademarks to spreading false information about a competitor to discredit them. In this article, we will explore how to protect yourself from unfair competition that undermines the integrity of your business reputation.
What is Unfair Competition?
Unfair competition refers to actions by business entities aimed at gaining unlawful advantages in the market through deception or harm to competitors. Such actions include spreading false information about a competitor's goods or services, discrediting their business reputation, and misleading consumers.
Unfair Competition: Examples
Let’s consider a scenario. Imagine your company produces goods and provides services advertised on social media platforms such as Instagram or Facebook. One day, you notice that negative and degrading information about your company is spreading on these platforms. This could be due to unfair competition from another business in the same industry that seeks to discredit your company in the eyes of consumers.
Such actions often include spreading false, incomplete, or out-of-context information about the quality of your goods or services. For example, your competitor might claim that your products are of poor quality without any justification, resort to personal insults, or attribute negative qualities to your products that they do not actually have. This can have serious consequences for your company, including loss of customers and damage to your business reputation.
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How to Protect Your Business Reputation?
Protection from unfair competition involves a series of measures aimed at restoring justice and protecting the legal rights of business entities. Key steps to protect your business reputation include:
- Evidence Collection. First and foremost, collect all available evidence of unfair competition. This can include screenshots, video materials, links to social media posts, correspondence with clients, etc.
- Pre-Litigation Resolution. If possible, try to resolve the conflict at the pre-litigation stage through negotiations with the competitor. This can be the quickest and most cost-effective way to address the issue.
- Contact the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU). If negotiations are unsuccessful, file a complaint with the AMCU. The complaint should detail the case's circumstances and include evidence of unfair competition. If the facts are confirmed, the AMCU may impose a significant fine on the offender.
- Lawsuit. If pre-litigation resolution is not possible, you can file a lawsuit to protect your business reputation and claim compensation for moral damages. Court proceedings may take longer but allow for the recovery of both material and immaterial damages.
- Reputation Monitoring. Continuously monitor what is said about your company online and on social media. This will help quickly identify and respond to attempts at unfair competition.
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Legislative Framework for Protection Against Unfair Competition
Protection against unfair competition in Ukraine is regulated by several legislative acts, primarily the Law of Ukraine "On Protection Against Unfair Competition" and the Law of Ukraine "On Protection of Economic Competition". These laws provide for responsibility for various forms of unfair competition, including the dissemination of false information, discrediting a competitor's goods or services, and creating obstacles to another entity's business activities.
According to the law, responsibility for unfair competition arises upon proving the violation. Additionally, the affected party may claim compensation for the harm caused, including moral damages resulting from the violation.
Conclusion
Unfair competition poses a serious threat to businesses, potentially leading to significant losses and damage to business reputation. Protection against unfair competition requires active measures from the affected entity, including evidence collection, contacting the AMCU and the court, and ongoing monitoring of the information space. Adhering to the law and responding promptly to violations will help protect your rights and maintain your market reputation.
It is also important to remember that protecting business reputation is a long-term process that requires continuous attention and resources. However, these efforts are necessary to maintain competitive positions and develop business in the modern market economy.
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