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On average, these sorts of undermining tactics are uncommon because most companies have limited resources that are better spent on improving their own product or service.

That said, for the subset of companies that operate in fiercely competitive markets with well-funded players, this sort of activity is common.

In my prior company, where 2 competitors & us had raised 9 figures in venture capital, we found multiple instances of such undermining attacks going on from 1 of the competitors. Although we never engaged in such activities, it was clear to me that we were at a slight disadvantage due to our lack of willingness. Imo, such activities require sociopathic leadership, and unfortunately, that sort of personality is overrepresented in the c-suite.