Product disparagement involves discrediting a competitor's product.

Product disparagement is a statement or communication that falsely derogates a product or service, damaging its image or reputation in the eyes of consumers. It can lead to financial losses for the company affected by the disparagement.

Product disparagement is an untrue statement about a product that causes harm to the product maker. Product disparagement is also called trade libel, product defamation, slander of goods, or commercial disparagement.

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For a product disparagement case, intent is needed. However, intent is not needed in a defamation case of a nonpublic figure.