Enforcement of intellectual property protection for the 2013 East Asian Games began on July 1, said the event's organizing committee.

The rules ban unauthorized use of the games' trademarks, logos and products in creative productions, advertising, exhibitions or promotional activities.

It also forbids unauthorized use on Internet domain names, residences or buildings.

The regulations extend infringement liability to warehousing, transportation and delivery of goods and services.

The games will be held in the northern municipality from Oct 6 to 15, 2013.

It will be the second time for China to host the event following the Shanghai games 1993.

(Source: China Daily)