sham action

An objectively baseless lawsuit the primary purpose of which is to hinder or interfere with a com-petitor’s business relationships. See Professional Real Estate Investors, Inc. v. Columbia Pictures Indus., Inc., 508 U.S. 49, 113 S.Ct. 1920 (1993).

— Also termed sham lawsuit; sham suit. See SHAM EXCEPTION.

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