Trademark FAQs for Contributions
Information on trademark use in Contributions.
Where can I find information on the permitted uses of trademarks in Contributions to IEEE standards development?
Guidance on trademark use in Contributions can be found here.
Can company templates be used for Contribution based on IEEE SA Standards Board Operations Manual, subclause 5.1.2.3 "Disclosure of affiliation"?
Yes, a company template can be used for a Contribution if authorized by the company for such use. Participants have the responsibility to obtain that authorization. Company logos should appear only on the first page of the Contribution to identify the affiliation of the participant(s) submitting the Contribution. If there are multiple affiliations, a listing of the participants and their affiliations should be provided on the cover of the Contribution, and logos should not be used.
What should a Working Group Chair do if a participant claims a Contribution is using a trademark or modified trademark incorrectly or without permission from IEEE SA?
Participants should make every effort to alert the Working Group Chair of any incorrectly used trademarks or modified trademarks in Contributions prior to the start of the meeting if Contributions to the meeting are made available beforehand. IEEE SA guidelines recommend that all Contributions are provided two (2) weeks prior to the meeting to allow review of the Contributions for compliance with IEEE SA policies, and to make them available to meeting attendees prior to the start of the meeting so there can be better Working Group discussions of the Contributions.
If at any time a participant becomes aware that a Contribution is using a trademark or modified trademark incorrectly, they should immediately contact IEEE SA IPR Staff, copying the Working Group Chair and IEEE SA Program Manager, and include the link to the Contribution and proof of the existence of the trademark. Once the existence of a trademark is established, IEEE SA IPR Staff will work with the Working Group Chair to determine appropriate steps.