Law, tax and authorities
UWG
Abbreviation for Gesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb
In short and in plain language
The UWG is the German law against unfair competition.
It covers things like adverts that mislead. It also covers adverts that bother people in an unfair way, for example by email.
For shops it can matter. This is the case for claims in adverts and for sending adverts.
Definition
The UWG is the German Act against Unfair Competition. It covers, for example, misleading advertising and unreasonable nuisance through advertising, such as by email. For shops it can play a role for advertising claims and for sending advertising.