Competition and Advertising Law

Competition and Competitive Law are regulated in a multitude of individual acs. The main regulations can be found in the Act against Restraints of Competition. It includes, amongst other things, the prohibition of misleading advertising, unfair commercial practices, unjustified obstacles and slavish imitation. The Act against Restraints of Competition also regulates e. g. the admissibility of comparative advertising and the protection of trade secrets.

For certain areas, special regulations apply such as for advertisement of medicinal products, cosmetics and food.