Basel City also opposes tightening of the UWG
After the draft amendment to the Federal Act Against Unfair Competition (UWG) was poorly received in Baselland, the canton of Basel-Stadt has also reacted negatively. Here, too, the government rejects the creation of a specific offense of ambush marketing.
After the draft revision of the Federal Act against Unfair Competition (UWG) was poorly received in Baselland, the canton of Basel Stadt also reacted negatively. Here too, the government rejected the creation of a special offense of ambush marketing. Trademark law and the current Unfair Competition Act are sufficient, the required new criminal offense is superfluous, the Basel City executive stated in its consultation response.
The consultation period runs until mid-August. Before the canton of Basel Stadt, the governments of Baselland, Thurgau and Solothurn have already spoken out against the revision. The umbrella organization Schweizer Werbung has also expressed negative views on the planned revision.
