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The Economic Tort of Passing Off-Galway Free Range Eggs Case Clarifies

March 29, 2019 by Terry

When it comes the economic tort of passing off there is an accepted 3 part test which a Plaintiff needs to pass in order to win an intellectual property case involving passing off. The test is as follows: you must prove Goodwill or reputation in a product Misrepresentation by someone which may lead to confusion … Read more

Passing Off,Counterfeit Goods, and Confidential Information-Are You a Victim of These Economic Torts?

October 24, 2023September 25, 2009 by Terry

Passing off, counterfeit goods, and distributing confidential information can all cost the small business owner significant amounts of money. These are economic torts (civil wrongs). But what exactly is involved and what can be done if you are a victim? Passing off generally involves the making of a misrepresentation and the meaning or definition of … Read more