Caterham Car Sales & Coachworks Limited v Birkin Cars (Pty) Limited & another 1998 (3) SA 938
24/10/1998
The correct question to ask was whether the Appellant has, in a practical and business sense, a sufficient reputation amongst a substantial number of persons who were either clients or potential clients of his business. That reputation has to exist where the misrepresentation complained of exists. This reputation had to exist at the time the misrepresentation was committed.
The Caterham case widened the definition of the requisite reputation and goodwill required for a passing-off action.
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are underusing the Competition Act’s powers that afford such businesses the opportunity to enter into preferential agreements with larger com- panies, says legal firm Adams & Adams competition law practice group member Jac Marais.
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