Comments on: Olympic Trademark Legislation

By: Canadian Trademark Blog » Olympic Trademark Legislation Closer to Becoming Law

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:15:38 +0000

[...] Following up on an earlier storyÂ regardingÂ the unique aspects of Bill C-47, we note that theÂ Olympic and Paralympic Marks Act,Â has now received Royal Assent.Â We understand that the legislation has not yet come into force by order of the Governor in Council, as required by section 13 of the Act, and that regulations are contemplated. [...]

By: Canadian Trademark Blog » The Olympic Trademark Debate Continues

Canadian Trademark Blog » The Olympic Trademark Debate Continues — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:58:16 +0000

[...] The Vancouver Sun has followed up yesterday’s article regarding official marks with an article today (Friday, March 30, 2007) regarding the proposed legislation now before the Canadian Parliament.Â The Sun also includes an editorial referring to the legislation as “overkill”.Â Â WeÂ previously commented on the basic elements of the legislation. [...]

By: Canadian Trademark Blog » Trying to Make Sense of Olympic Trademarks

Canadian Trademark Blog » Trying to Make Sense of Olympic Trademarks — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:24:45 +0000

[...] What the Vancouver Sun article does not discuss is the proposed legislation now before Parliament which we discussed in an earlier blogÂ and which, if enacted, will extend the power of VANOC even further. [...]