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Paralympic Games: Olympic Rings Tattoos Now Allowed

By Catherine Muyl and Marion Cavalier on Posted in Brand protection, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Marketing, Olympics, Paralympics, Rules and regulations, Trademarks
Original article published 30 August 2024 on our French sister blog La Revue. On your marks, get set, go! At the Paralympic Games, athletes were previously required to cover their Olympic rings tattoos or face disqualification. The International Paralympic Committee has decided to lift this ban for the Paris 2024 Games. In this blog we present … Continue Reading

Olympic Games: U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Suing U.S. Beverage Company Over Trademark Infringement

By Marisol Mork and Lauryn Durham on Posted in Advertising, Brand protection, Competition and Markets Authority, IP Litigation, Marketing, Olympics, Social Media, Trade Mark, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, US
As the Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris commences, the United States Olympic & Paralympics Committee (USOPC) is vigilant against unauthorized use of its trademarks. The USOPC filed a lawsuit against a U.S. beverage company, alleging the use of Olympic-related terms like “OLYMPIC” and “TEAM USA” without permission. These trademarks are vital for the USOPC’s funding … Continue Reading
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