“Unfair Competition” describes the area of antitrust and trade regulation dealing with dishonest or fraudulent rivalry in trade and commerce – i.e. “deceptive trade practices.” Examples include: false advertising, passing off, commercial disparagement, and misappropriation.

Antitrust and Trade Regulation

• What Is Antitrust Law?
• What Is Trade Regulation?
• The Sherman Antitrust Act
• The Clayton Act of 1914
• The Robinson-Patman Act
• The Cartwright Act

Consumer Protection, Consumer Fraud, and False Advertising

• What Do Consumer Protection Laws Cover?
• What Is the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act?
• What Constitutes Consumer Fraud?
• What Constitutes False Advertising?
• What Is Franchise Fraud? 

The Federal Trade Commission

• What Is The Federal Trade Commission?
• What Is The Federal Trade Commission Act?
• The Fair Credit Reporting Act The Fair Credit Billing Act
• The Federal Trade Commission Cooling-Off Rule

Seeking Legal Advice

Unfair competition, antitrust, and consumer protections laws can be complex and technical. If you feel that your rights as a consumer or business owner have been violated, a business lawyer can help guide you through the legal process; make sure your rights are protected; and, if applicable, help you file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or even an unfair competition lawsuit.