To be actionable in defamation, statements must damage an individual's reputation; No defamation action exists for defamation of a product or business.

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To be actionable in defamation, statements must damage an individual's reputation; No defamation action exists for defamation of a product or business.

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Defamation law primarily protects individuals' reputations, but businesses can also be defamed through false statements that harm their reputation or commercial interests, known as trade libel or product disparagement.

To Be Actionable in Defamation, Statements Must Damage an Individual's