Garrett Inc., an oil retailer, claimed its Clear Index gasoline cleaned car engines, boosted mileage, and reduced pollution emissions better than any other gas. Vaughn Corp., an energy corporation, contended that its products were just as good as Garrett's. The _____ is likely to make it easier for Vaughn to sue Garrett for this perceived misrepresentation.

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The Lanham Act deals with false advertising claims and provides a cause of action for competitors who are harmed by such claims. Therefore, Vaughn Corp. could use the Lanham Act to sue Garrett Inc. for its perceived misrepresentation.