Combating unfair competition

We provide full support to entrepreneurs whose rights have been violated by acts of unfair competition. We advise on matters relating to breaches of trade secrets, unfair imitation of products, defamatory or misleading advertising, as well as obstruction of market access by contractors, former employees or competitors.

Our team analyzes the client’s situation, identifies possible remedies, and designs a strategy for action, both in pre-trial proceedings and in full court proceedings. We prepare lawsuits, applications for securing claims, and represent our clients in disputes, mediation, and negotiations. We also help companies prevent the risk of violating regulations, including through audits of marketing activities, commercial contracts, and know-how protection procedures.

The KWKR team has extensive experience in competition law and the protection of business interests. We have represented clients from various industries – from manufacturing and trade, through new technologies, to the service market – in numerous cases involving acts of unfair competition. We have successfully conducted court proceedings related to breaches of trade secrets, unauthorized use of confidential information by former employees, and copying of products and product markings.

Our lawyers have repeatedly appeared as experts and commentators in industry and national media, sharing their knowledge of current trends and legal threats in the field of unfair competition. We combine practical knowledge of court proceedings with in-depth analysis of competition and civil law, which allows us to effectively protect our clients.

Cooperation with our attorneys and legal advisors guarantees that your business interests will be treated with due care and professionalism. We know how difficult and delicate matters related to violations of the Unfair Competition Act can be, especially when the loss of trust, confidential information or market position is at stake. Thanks to us, entrepreneurs do not have to fear the escalation of a conflict or the costs resulting from a lack of quick response.

Our advice is not only comprehensive, but above all focused on specific results – from obtaining an injunction against unfair practices, through compensation, to restoring the company’s reputation. Regardless of whether we represent the claimant or the defendant, we ensure consistency in our litigation strategy, risk analysis and tailoring our actions to the realities of the client’s industry. Our goal is not only to win in court, but also to rebuild and consolidate the entrepreneur’s position on the market.

The Act on Combating Unfair Competition protects entrepreneurs from a range of practices that may harm their economic interests. The most common acts include: disclosure or use of trade secrets without the consent of the entitled party, misleading labeling of goods or services, unfair advertising, as well as actions aimed at eliminating a competitor from the market by putting pressure on contractors or customers.

Protection can be sought both in civil proceedings and, in the case of more serious infringements, also through criminal proceedings. An entrepreneur who has been the victim of unfair practices may demand, among other things, that they be stopped, that their effects be removed, or that damages be compensated. However, it is worth remembering that effective enforcement of claims requires the preparation of evidence and a clear demonstration of legal interest, which is why the assistance of an experienced lawyer is so important.

Our law firm supports clients at every stage of the proceedings, from identifying the infringement, through preparing documentation, to representation in court. Regardless of whether your company needs protection or is on the other side of the dispute, it is worth consulting us as early as possible.