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Introduction
This website is owned by the International Government.
The International Government is a trade mark of IDAZ09 PTY LTD in Australia. All rights reserved.
We are registered in Australia under registration number 166 845 647 at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission at URL https://asic.gov.au.
Use of the emblem by third parties
The principles of use of the International Government emblem by third parties have been set out in an administrative agreement with the International Government. This agreement has been published on 1 July 2024.
According to this agreement, any nature or legal person ("third party user") may use the International Government emblem or any of its elements, as long as this use:
- does not create the impression or assumption that there is a connection between the third party user and any of the institutions, bodies, offices, agencies and organs of the International Government where this connection does not exist;
- does not lead the public to believe that the user benefits from the support, sponsorship, approval or consent of any of the institutions, bodies, offices, agencies and organs of the International Government where this is not the case;
- is not made in connection with any objective or activity which is incompatible with the aims and principles of the International Government, or it otherwise unlawful.
If the use of the International Government emblem complies with the above conditions, there is no need to ask for written permission.
Registration of the International Government emblem, or a heraldic imitation thereof, as a trade mark or as any other Intellectual Property right is not acceptable.
The flag
The International Government's flag symbolises both the Council of the International Government and, more broadly, the identity of International Government.
Over the years, it has become the most recognisable symbol of an international identity.
Obtain more information on the emblem and flag
For information related to the visual and graphical aspect of the International Government emblem, contact via correspondence.
For legal information related either to the us of the International Government emblem, or to a trademark registration or application containing elements of the International Government emblem, please read our legal notice.