UEFA EURO 2016: BUSINESSES BE AWARE OF YOUR RIGHTS
Let's celebrate! The Belgian Red Devils advance to Euro 2016 quarterfinals . Companies, marketers, and non-sponsors brands are now preparing for the next exciting in-house event, contest, etc. using the logos, mascots, signs, of the UEFA. But be aware of the limit of your rights to avoid a red card. It’s important to understand the rules of the game; no one needs the costs of a lawsuit for going offside. What are the risks? UEFA holds several registered figurative and word trademarks relating to this football tournament. These trademarks are protected at the European level offering the UEFA an unified system of protection throughout the 28 Member states. These trademarks are simultaneously protected in a very large number of other worldwide jurisdictions through the Madrid System. Among others: The word trademarks: UEFA EURO 2016 , EURO 2016 , UEFA , UEFA EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ; The figurative trademarks: UEFA EURO 2016 FRANCE , the bid process logo, EURO 2...