Vers une notion internationale de la concurrence déloyale?

This comparative law thesis defines a concept of unfair competition susceptible of universal recognition in the field of civil responsibility, with a view to contributing to the harmonization of unfair competition laws throughout the world. It is argued here that morality provides the theoretical basis for the law of unfair competition while fostering aims of economic efficiency. The relationship of unfair competition law to antitrust law or intellectual property law is given full attention. The author gives an overview of the development of unfair competition law and proposes ways to reassess and clarify its scope