This prompted Skyhook to sue for patent infringement and unfair business practices.

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Allegations of unfair business practices have led to antitrust investigations in the U.S. and Europe.

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The Bronner's suit cites "unfair business practices" as the reason that the market is saturated with earth-friendly competition, and not enough real earth-friendly product.

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On the surface, that reasoning seems to fall within the intended purpose of antitrust laws in the U.S., which is to discourage anti-competitive behavior and unfair business practices.

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The practices of the major wireless carriers alleged herein as they relate to the poor security of the smartphones sold to consumers constitute deceptive and unfair business practices subject to review by the FTC under section 5 of The Federal Trade Commission Act.

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"We are gratified that Judge Whyte reinstated the preliminary injunctive relief needed to redress this injury to competition, and that he did so after finding that Microsoft's business practices had been unfair, " said Sun general counsel Michael Morris in a statement.

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Other claims in the suit included unfair competition and false designation of origin under federal trademark law, as well as trademark infringement, unfair trade practices, and injury to business reputation under Texas law.

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Tiffany and Company alleges trademark infringement, counterfeiting, unfair competition, injury to business reputation, false advertising and deceptive business practices.

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