Atkinson, Hamill & Barrowclough, P.C. Prosecutes Claims Against Unfair Trade Practices
Unfair or deceptive trade practices can seriously harm competing businesses. If your business has been victimized by a devious competitor or former employee, the law provides remedies. Atkinson, Hamill & Barrowclough, P.C. represents businesses whose rights and business has been infringed upon by unscrupulous individuals and business entities. Areas of our representation include:
- Cybersquatting
- False or deceptive advertising
- False claims of sponsorship, approval or affiliation
- Unauthorized use of logos, trademarks and business names
- Breaches of restrictive covenants
- Theft of trade secrets
- Tortuous interference
- Trade defamation/libel
- Trade name or trademark infringement
- Misappropriation of a name or likeness
Legal remedies are available
Unfair trade practices are regulated by federal and state law. If the unfair trade practice can be proven, your remedies may include:
- Actual damages. Monetary losses you can prove
- Statutory damages. Minimum amounts provided by law regardless of proof of actual damages
- Treble damages. Applicable federal or state law may allow courts to triple the damage award to further discourage unfair trade
- Punitive damages. Additional monetary award meant to punish the defendant for his dishonesty
- Attorney’s fees. Recovery of fees may be available for some claims
- Injunctive Relief. To stop the unfair practice
To schedule a consultation with an attorney at Atkinson, Hamill & Barrowclough, P.C., call 602-222-4828 or contact the firm online. Our office is conveniently located in Phoenix and serves clients throughout Arizona.