Do you have the impression of being copied, stolen or sabotaged by a competitor, a former colleague or a third party? Some behaviour crosses the red line. Our firm will intervene to put an immediate stop to these acts and restore your position.
This applies to you if :
- A former agent (employee or consultant) will approach your customers using your support, knowledge and expertise;
- A competitor is obviously imitating your offer or your visuals;
- A competitor acts without professional authorisation, nibbling away at your market share without playing by the rules;
- You are being defamed online or in your sector of activity;
- Your customer file, your name or your website are used without authorisation;
- You suspect a diversion of flows or commercial information.
- On the other hand, you are wrongly accused of such actions when you are simply playing the game of free competition.
What we do for you :
- Legal classification of wrongful acts (parasitism, disorganisation, denigration) ;
- Sending of formal notice or action for injunction/referral to stop the acts ;
- Legal action for damages and professional disqualification ;
- Crisis communication support if necessary;
- Protection of your intangible assets (customers, name, concept).
- Defence in legal proceedings against you
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Frequently asked questions
What constitutes unfair competition?
Wrongful conduct that distorts competition: confusion, parasitism, disparagement, poaching of know-how or clientele. We assess the facts and determine the remedies.
Can I stop copying quickly?
Yes, interim measures (cease-and-desist) often lead to a rapid halt. We act without delay.
What if a former employee poaches my clientele?
Poaching of clientele is sanctionable if wrongful. We analyse the non-compete clause and the evidence, then act.
What evidence should I gather?
Dated evidence: screenshots, correspondence, testimonies, internal documents. We guide you to secure it.
What is the difference between unfair competition and counterfeiting?
Counterfeiting requires an infringement of a registered intellectual property right (trademark, patent, design). Unfair competition sanctions wrongful conduct even without a registered right: imitation creating confusion, parasitism, disparagement. The two can overlap. We determine the basis or bases applicable to your situation.
Can a former employee use my client files?
Using confidential files or information obtained during the employment contract may constitute a fault, independently of a non-compete clause. Poaching clientele by unfair means is also sanctionable. We examine the evidence of the diversion and the commitments made by the former employee.