[gnso-igo-ingo] Nature of the problem / Evidence of harm discussion

[Jim Bikoff <jbikoff@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thomas,

The IOC has already demonstrated harm through the distribution of watch report 
data, statutory analysis and evidence of defensive registrations by the IOC and 
National Olympic Committees.  

Having said that, we do not believe that a demonstration of harm is a necessary 
component for protection. Laws in multiple jurisdictions prohibit unauthorized 
registration of the Olympic words, and do not require a showing of harm. As 
Stephane Hankins pointed out on behalf of the Red Cross/Red Crescent, the laws 
enable these organizations to prevent harm from occurring. 

Best regards,

Jim

James L. Bikoff
Silverberg, Goldman & Bikoff, LLP
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Washington, DC 20007
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Subject: Re: [gnso-igo-ingo] Nature of the problem / Evidence of harm discussion


All,
some of you have responded to the below e-mail. May I ask those who have not 
done so yet to please respond?

Thanks,
Thomas


Am 07.02.2013 um 21:18 schrieb Thomas Rickert <rickert@xxxxxxxxxxx>:

> 
> All,
> following up on yesterday's call I would like to ask all of you to answer 
> either of the following questions. As you will remember, there was some 
> debate surrounding the question if and what evidence of harm needs to be 
> presented to the group and Chuck proposed the following questions, which I 
> have modified a bit:
> 
> 1. Are there those who want to see evidence of harm before considering 
> granting protections?
> 
> 2. Are there those who are requiring protections who are unwilling to provide 
> information? If so, are you offering other or a subset of the information 
> required according to the survey sheet.
> 
> Please answer the question by next Tuesday.
> 
> Thanks,
> Thomas
>