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Unfair competition<\/a> refers to all abusive practices by a company or a former employee aimed at harming a competitor. These behaviors can manifest as client poaching, the use of confidential information, or the violation of a non-compete clause. <\/p>\n

In the professional world, these actions can cause significant economic and reputational damage. Groupe Hypérion, a licensed private detective agency<\/a>
\n, intervenes regularly to document these infractions and provide evidence admissible in court. <\/p>\n

Through our surveillance<\/a> and investigation methods, we help companies identify the source of unfair competition<\/a> and defend their rights. Discover our article dedicated to unfair competition<\/a> in France.<\/a>
\nLearn more about our interventions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Unfair competition<\/a> refers to all abusive practices by a company or a former employee aimed at harming a competitor. These behaviors can manifest as client poaching, the use of confidential information, or the violation of a non-compete clause. In the professional world, these actions can cause significant economic and reputational damage. 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