China to crack down on illegal use of the Olympics logo

China is to crack down on the illegal use of the Olympics logo, the State Administration For Industry and Commerce (SAIC) said Thursday.

The SAIC has ordered its local offices to check on unauthorized use of the logo.

Television programs, newspapers, websites, and print are forbidden from using the logo without permission, said the SAIC.

Activities that violate the legitimate rights and interests of the Olympic sponsors will also be punished.

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