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Originally Posted by mykalberta
It seems strange that the Red Cross wouldnt have the symbol trademarked for whatever it wanted, the organization was founded in 1863 with the Red Cross symbol being recognized in 1864 (not necessarily for that organization alone though).
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I found this odd as well. I did a quick search at Wikipedia, and it says:
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In order to ensure universal respect for the emblem, the Geneva Conventions obliged their signatories to forbid any other use of the name and emblem in wartime and peacetime.
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I also remember that
Childs Play was asked to not use a red cross on a white background by the Red Cross, as it was an international symbol and unauthorized use was covered under international law. It seems to me it's J&J who shouldn't be using the symbol, but I'm unsure of any other laws that might throw a wrench into things.