Unfair Competition
In general, any action opposed to the morals of industry and commerce practice is considered as an action of unfair competition. According to Greek Law, actions of unfair competition are the following:
- Actions that, in any way, may cause confusion to the consumers regarding the enterprise, the products or the business activity of a competitor, such as the use of an identical or similar trademark, package, company name or distinctive feature.
- Announcement of false allegations that defame a competitive enterprise, its products or its business activity.
- The use of deceptive indications or allegations by the producer that may confuse the consumers regarding the nature, the means of manufacture, the features, the quantity etc. of its products or the way these are used.
Legal steps in Unfair Competition are usually taken supplementarily in cases that there is not any protection by specific regulations, for example when a registered trademark does not exist or when a company name is infringed.
Kiortsis & Associates Law Offices has been successful in representation of famous firms in numerous cases of unfair competition.
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Trademarks
Have every Trademark protected in order to ensure the exclusive right of its use and to prevent unfair competitors from using identical or similar ones for inferior products or services.
Patents
The owner of a Patent is granted the exclusive right to make full use of it and, without the Patent owner’s consent, the invention cannot be commercially made, used, distributed or sold.
Utility Models
Utility Model Certificates can be granted to the inventors of three-dimensional objects with definite shape and form, capable of giving a solution to a technical problem, and ensure the exclusive right of their use.
Industrial Designs or Models
The outward visible appearance of the whole or part of a product can be protected by an Industrial Design or Model. Protect the specific features of your jewelry, garments and shoes, machines and constructions, furniture and toys.
Internet Domain Names
Whether it’s large enterprises or individuals, everyone should secure their presence in the Internet and protect themselves from infringements of their Domain Names.
Copyright
The original creators of literary and artistic works hold the exclusive right to use them. They can, consequently, obtain court orders to stop production or possession of “pirated” goods related to protected works, as well as seek damages for loss of financial rewards and recognition.
See More Practice Areas
Trademarks
Have every Trademark protected in order to ensure the exclusive right of its use and to prevent unfair competitors from using identical or similar ones for inferior products or services.
Patents
The owner of a Patent is granted the exclusive right to make full use of it and, without the Patent owner’s consent, the invention cannot be commercially made, used, distributed or sold.
Utility Models
Utility Model Certificates can be granted to the inventors of three-dimensional objects with definite shape and form, capable of giving a solution to a technical problem, and ensure the exclusive right of their use.
Industrial Designs or Models
The outward visible appearance of the whole or part of a product can be protected by an Industrial Design or Model. Protect the specific features of your jewelry, garments and shoes, machines and constructions, furniture and toys.
Internet Domain Names
Whether it’s large enterprises or individuals, everyone should secure their presence in the Internet and protect themselves from infringements of their Domain Names.
Copyright
The original creators of literary and artistic works hold the exclusive right to use them. They can, consequently, obtain court orders to stop production or possession of “pirated” goods related to protected works, as well as seek damages for loss of financial rewards and recognition.