A trademark is defined as a mark capable of being represented graphically and distinguishing goods/services of one person from others. Common law protects trademarks through unfair competition claims for misrepresentation, such as when an unregistered mark is used on similar goods with intent to pass off goods as belonging to another. For a passing off claim, the plaintiff must prove the claimant's goodwill, a misrepresentation by the defendant, and damage to goodwill. Action for passing off under common law protects a trader's goodwill and is different from infringement actions which protect registered rights.