Legal Question in Business Law in California

Re: our internet business is being stolen

You have remedies for unfair competition both in State and Federal law. Enforcing these rights is an expensive proposition. You say your business is a successful small business. This could mean almost anything.

If you have enough business to justify it, you should have an attorney look into the problems you detail and chart a course of defense. This will include, in part, an aggressive offense. It will also involve determining what aspects of your business are protectable under Trademark and Copyright laws, and gaining those protections for you.

Any successful business should budget an appropriate amount for ongoing legal services. What is appropriate depends on a great number of factors. It sounds like it is time for you to find a lawyer you like and go through this process.

The internet has made the world a smaller place. This too, for the practice of law. Don't be put off by an attorney not "officing" in your back yard. If the firm is into the cyberspace revolution, it can service your needs from whereever.

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Re: our internet business is being stolen

You can go after them for Unfair Competition, Interfernce with prospective economic advantages, Interference with Contracts and other business torts!!!You may also have some remedies under Intellectual Property Laws of this country. I am an IP lawyer in Southern Cal...let me know if you need any help!!

Re: our internet business is being stolen

There is a statute in California known as the Unfair Competition Law. The Law can be used to stop a variety of unfair, unlawful and/or fraudulent business practices.

You may also have remedies under the applicable defamation and intellectual property laws.

These types of disputes are very factually sensitive, so you will need to speak with a business litigation attorney for real guidance on what steps to take.