Unfair Competition in Michigan describes the interference, though malice or intention, of another businesses activities. Examples of unfair competition are the induction of one party to breach a contract with another party and, the use of a competitors trade secrets. Breach of contract involves one party exerting some influence towards the goal of causing another party not to enter into a contract or to exit a contract prematurely. Use of trade secrets requires a non-patented advantage unavailable to the public and, the trade secret must be taken in a wrongful manner. Michigan courts have explicitly described how to protect trade secrets in employment severance agreements. It is wise to actively pursue unfair competition in your industry.