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Misuse of Names
and Logos
From time to time misuse of names and logos,
either of the IOAS or its scheme owners, is reported to the IOAS or
uncovered through our own surveillance.
Often this takes the form of incorrect use of a
logo format or use of a name or logo on a product or document that does not
have the right to make that claim. Frequently these are errors or based on
misunderstandings but sometimes these are intentionally fraudulent.
Whatever the reason, the IOAS investigates each case
to ensure that the value of names and logos is not undermined intentionally
or unintentionally. We use an established procedure of communication with
any offender which can be viewed as the
IOAS policy on third party abuse of trademarks. If after a series of
exchange of letters, we are not satisfied with the actions taken by the
offender, we will make public the misuse on this page so that both the
trade, regulators and consumers may be warned about the misuse.
If after this public naming and shaming, the offense
is still not resolved, the IOAS will take legal action.
Currently no cases to report. |
Last updated:
01/12/2010
The IOAS maintains and
implements a strict procedure for the
investigatsion of the misuse of names and logos, both of the IOAS itself
or those of scheme holders. Policy on
third party abuse of trademarks
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