International Unfair Competition Lawyers in Spain - Expert Legal Defense

Only if it creates confusion or takes unfair advantage of another's reputation or efforts. Imitation, in and of itself, is not unlawful. But if it misleads consumers, copies an unprotected competitive advantage, or is based on unfairly obtained information, it can be prosecuted.

La intellectual property protects exclusive rights (such as trademarks, patents, registered designs). The Unfair competition, however, protects against market abuse even if there is no formal registration: for example, using the same slogan, copying your sales presentation, or launching a campaign to confuse the customer.

El Competition Law (also called Antitrust Law) focuses on protecting competition in general: it sanctions agreements between companies that distort the market (cartels, abuse of dominant position, etc.). Unfair competition, instead, directly protects companies that compete legally, when a rival acts with bad individual practices.

Yes. If the effects of the conduct occur in the Spanish market (for example, advertising campaigns visible from Spain, Spanish customers unfairly recruited), Spanish courts can intervene.

• El immediate cessation of the conduct (even with urgent precautionary measures).

• La public withdrawal of misleading advertising or messages.

• An Compensation for damages.

• In some cases, the publication of the official judgment or rectification.

Each case is different, but the following are usually useful:

• Screenshots of deceptive campaigns.

• Comparisons between products or content.

• Registration of trademarks, designs, trade names.

• Technical reports, competitive analysis, customer testimonials.
  At RRYP Global, we help you compile, structure, and present everything strategically.

The law identifies several behaviors. The most common among our clients are:

• Misleading or deceptive advertising

• Unfair imitation (with the risk of confusion or taking advantage of someone else's efforts)

• Greenwashing (exaggerated or false environmental promises)

• Illicit or derogatory comparisons

• Brand or corporate identity impersonation

• Unfair recruitment of customers or employees

• Spreading rumors or commercial discredit

If you suspect that a company is using your image, diverting your customers or taking advantage of your positioning in the Spanish market, it is probably you are facing a case of unfair competitionWe help you evaluate it legally, without the fine print, and take action if feasible.