Interesting, But it's only as strong as the enforcement. Who enforces, and what are the penalties for violations? Philip S. Corwin, Founding Principal Virtualaw LLC 1155 F Street, NW Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20004 202-559-8597/Direct 202-559-8750/Fax 202-255-6172/Cell Twitter: @VlawDC "Luck is the residue of design" -- Branch Rickey -----Original Message----- From: discussion-igo-rc-bounces@icann.org [mailto:discussion-igo-rc-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Bruce Tonkin Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 12:31 AM To: discussion-igo-rc@icann.org Subject: [Discussion-igo-rc] Example of laws on international orgs Hello All, Just been informed that Australia does have a law related to International Organizations: So this is an example of applicable local law: International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1963 https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2016C01053 " Except with the consent in writing of the Minister, a person (including a body corporate) shall not: (a) use the name or an abbreviation of the name of an international organisation to which this Act applies in connexion with a trade, business, profession, calling or occupation;" There is a list of organizations to which the act applies. Looks like strong protection at least in Australia. Regards, Bruce Tonkin _______________________________________________ Discussion-igo-rc mailing list Discussion-igo-rc@icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/discussion-igo-rc ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2016.0.8012 / Virus Database: 4776/14441 - Release Date: 05/06/17