The purpose of this Act is to maintain orderly trade by preventing acts of unfair competition such as improper use of domestically well-known trademarks and trade names, and by preventing infringement of trade secrets.[This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 21, 2007]
Laws › Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act › CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act — Article 1 (Purpose)
부정경쟁방지 및 영업비밀보호에 관한 법률 제1조
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