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Intellectual Property Protection and Radio Spectrum
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will welcome national and international delegates, tourists, journalists and broadcasters to the Vancouver and Whistler areas. They, and security and public safety personnel, will require reliable telecommunications services.
In order to meet the increased demand for radio communication services, Industry Canada will authorize additional radio spectrum in instances where the services of commercial operators are not readily available. The Department will support the resolution of any cases of radio interference during the Games. The success of the Games depends on the proper operation of terrestrial and wireless communications and, therefore, it is vital we ensure sufficient radio spectrum to meet all these requirements.
Industry Canada, along with other concerned government departments, is responsible for the development of Canada's intellectual property policies. The Department is committed to ensuring that legislation continues to provide protection against the illegal use of protected marks, such as Olympic and Paralympic symbols, while meeting the objectives of a fair, efficient, and competitive marketplace.
In particular, the Government of Canada has recently enacted legislation – the Olympic and Paralympic Marks Act – to specifically protect the Olympic/Paralympic Brand in Canada. The legislation ensures that Canada keeps its commitment to the International Olympic Committee concerning protection of the Olympic Brand and that the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) meets its obligation to protect the exclusive rights it has granted to its marketing partners. The Act also ensures that Canada is aligned with the international community in granting special protection for the Olympic/Paralympic Brand.
