Passing off is a common law tort used to protect the goodwill of a business against misrepresentation that causes damage to that goodwill. It arises when one party falsely represents its goods or services as those of another, leading to confusion among consumers and thereby harming the reputation or business of the original trader. Unlike statutory rights, passing off is based on principles of equity and fairness, and its primary objective is to prevent dishonest trading practices. The doctrine ensures that no person can benefit from the established reputation of another by deceiving the public. The classical trinity required to establish a passing off action consists of three essential elements: goodwill, misrepresentation, and damage. Goodwill refers to the reputation or customer base that a business has built over time, which is recognized by the public as being associated with particular goods or services. It is territorial in nature and must exist at the time of the alleged misrepresentation. Misrepresentation involves a false representation made by the defendant, whether intentional or not, that leads or is likely to lead the public to believe that the goods or services offered by the defendant are those of the plaintiff. The misrepresentation must be substantial enough to deceive or confuse the relevant section of consumers. Damage refers to the actual or probable harm caused to the plaintiff’s goodwill due to the defendant’s actions, such as loss of sales, dilution of brand value, or injury to reputation. Passing off actions are flexible and can cover a wide range of situations, including the use of similar trade names, packaging, trade