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Patent Litigation Practice Areas
Contingent/Contingency Fees
Copyrights and Trade Secrets Litigation
Damages Claims
Direct Infringement/Indirect Infringement
Literal Infringement/Doctrine of Equivalents
Non-Litigation Monetization of Patents
Patent Claim Construction
Patent Infringement Defenses/Counterclaims
Patent Protection and Counseling
Practicing Entities & Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs)
Settlements and Patent Licensing
Commercial Litigation Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Arbitration
Breach of Contract
Breach of Warranty
Business/Product Disparagement
Civil Appeals
Class Action
Contingent Fees
Deceptive Trade Practice Act (DPTA)
Franchise Disputes
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Wrongful Death
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Defining Business & Product Disparagement

Commercial Litigation Attorney

Making false or misleading statements about a business or their product which results in monetary damages to the company is considered product disparagement or business defamation. As opposed to a typical defamation lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the statements were not true and that economic loss resulted from the product or business disparagement. The defendant can be found liable for their disparagement if they knowingly made false statements, had a willful disregard to whether or not the statement was true, or intentionally acted with ill will toward the plaintiff which interfered with economic matters.

Great financial harm can come from business and product disparagement. A commercial litigation lawyer should be retained if you feel that you are the victim of such defamation. An attorney that is familiar with all aspects of business litigation can make the difference between success and failure to your case.

The Benefit of Experienced Representation

The laws concerning product disparagement and business defamation can be complex and may vary from state to state. These laws are also covered under federal statutes. Clearman | Prebeg operates nationally and is familiar with all aspects of the law. Their lawyers have litigated a wide array of cases and operate with their client"s best interests in mind.

Their professionalism and years of experience can be utilized to obtain success in litigating your case. Putting a product disparagement case in the hands of an inexperienced lawyer could cost you vast amounts of time and money with a minimal chance of victory. There are many different ways that products can be disparaged and a business can be defamed. An attorney skilled in this subject will be able to investigate your case thoroughly and answer any questions that you have concerning commercial litigation.

Contact a Commercial Litigation Attorney if you are pursuing damages due to a business or product disparagement case.