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Note: BCLA, outside the fence - CAJ, federal trademark act provides loopholes what to do when in trouble? bail bonds, lawyers, ## It really comes down to inside the fence vs. outside the fence. Outside the fence it's fair game if it's journalism. A photo of an Olympic venue with all its decorations taken across the street in the context of a photo for a story or a standalone with a cutline, for instance, won't be a problem at all. But the IOC might notice and create a stink if that same photo became part of a calendar or poster for sale. The Canadian trademark law written for VANOC expressly exempts media reporting on the Games and does not make a distinction. Had Richard Giles posted photos from outside the fence, he would not have attracted the IOC's attention. Related: www.uncleweed.com/miscellania/bustcard.pdf http://feasthouse.wordpress.com/2008/06/19/how-to-smoke-cannabis-while-avoiding-jail-an-illustrated-guide-by-seattle-lawyer-jeffery-steinborn/ ## |