Gepp Solicitors - Solicitors in Chelmsford, Essex

Is someone using your business’s mark on their goods or services, misleading the public into believing their products are yours? Even if you haven’t registered a trademark, the common law of passing off provides you with legal protection.

We specialise in taking swift and effective action to stop others from benefiting unfairly from your business’s reputation.
Passing off occurs when someone makes a false representation, leading customers to believe that their goods or services are associated with your business. This can damage your brand’s reputation and lead to financial losses. To succeed in a passing off claim, three key elements must be proven:

  1. Goodwill or reputation in the mark – demonstrating that your business or product has built up a recognisable brand or reputation.
  2. Misrepresentation – proving that the other party’s actions have misled consumers into believing their goods or services are associated with your business.
  3. Damage – showing that you have suffered or are likely to suffer damage as a result of the misrepresentation.

Our team of experienced intellectual property lawyers can help you navigate the complexities of passing off, whether you need to protect your reputation or pursue a claim against someone infringing your rights.

At Gepp Solicitors, we prioritise your interests, offering clear, practical legal advice tailored to your needs. We have earned a reputation as one of the UK’s most trusted firms for intellectual property matters, thanks to our focus on client success and satisfaction.

Areas of Passing off Expertise

For more information or advice

Contact Nadia Stillwell on:
Call: 01245 228101 or
email: stillwelln@gepp.co.uk

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Call: 01245 493939 or email: mail@gepp.co.uk or request a call back.

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Area of Expertise

  • Copyright Enforcement
  • False Representation
  • Intellectual Property Infringement

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Passing off news

News | 1st Mar, 2018

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