What is an example of disparagement of goods listed under intentional torts?

Disparagement of goods, a type of intentional tort, occurs when false statements are made about a competitor's products, leading to economic harm. For example, if a company falsely claims that a rival's software contains malware, causing potential customers to avoid the product, this could be deemed disparagement. The injured party may seek damages for the loss of sales and harm to their reputation resulting from the misleading claims.