While the NFL's actions with the Super Bowl are silly, they don't apparently have a overly strong legal standing to bar people from even using those words[1]. After all, trademarks exist to avoid consumer confusion, not to bar all other entities from even mentioning the mark (although, it seems that lately trademarks are being abused and the law being twisted into expanding the purpose of trademarks).
In London, extra powers been granted via parliamentary act[2], and even private security contractors may be able to enter homes to enforce these rules[3]. This is a pretty large difference.
In London, extra powers been granted via parliamentary act[2], and even private security contractors may be able to enter homes to enforce these rules[3]. This is a pretty large difference.
1: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120202/04205917638/hey-ad...
2: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Olympic_Games_and_Paraly...
3: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/21/olympics2012-civil-...