Guidelines For Using the
Year Of The Ocean Logo
(Adobe PDF Version)
(Text Version)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department
of Commerce ("NOAA" or "Licensor") has adopted and is
using the official Year of the Ocean ("YOTO") logo ("logo"),
and is in the process of registering the logo with the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office as a trademark and service mark; and
In consideration of the mutual agreements below, it is agreed that:
1. Quality Control: NOAA will have the right, at all reasonable times,
to inspect the Licensee's goods, services and promotional activities employing
the logo to ensure that such use is of proper quality and otherwise consistent
with this Agreement.
2. Duration and Termination: This Agreement shall terminate on December
31, 1998. However, this Agreement may be extended by mutual consent of
the Parties for a reasonable amount of time thereafter in order for the
Licensee to complete activities and/or to exhaust existing stocks of inventory
bearing the logo.
3. Assignments and Sub-Licenses: This License is not assignable, and
any attempt by the Licensee to assign any portion of the License or to
grant a sub-license shall be deemed a breach of this Agreement and shall
be cause for termination.
4. Use of Mark:
(A) The Year of the Ocean logo is available for use by Federal agencies,
non-profit or corporate organizations carrying out research, education
and management work that relates to the general goals and objectives of
YOTO which are as follows: outreach and education, research, assessing
the condition of the marine environment, or leading sustainable management
efforts.
(B) In order to prevent misuse of the YOTO logo, an application form
must be completed and forwarded, together with any other relevant information,
by mail, fax, or email to the contact below. The application is hereby
incorporated by reference into this Trademark License Agreement.
(C) The use of the logo shall be done in such a way so that there does
not exist any appearance of Government endorsement, authorization or affiliation
of the Licensor with the Licensee.
General Guidelines for Reproduction
To ensure the correct and consistent display of the logo, it is important
to use, wherever possible, the digitized image files that will be provided
on diskette. If you do not have the resources to reproduce the logo from
an image file, please state this on your application and an alternative
will be provided. Working from photocopies, other printed materials, or
scanned images should be avoided as this may result in poor quality reproduction.
The logo should be used in positive, not reverse, and outline versions
must not be used. The logo must not be distorted - any scaling of image
files must be performed equally on the entire image. There should always
be sufficient contrast between the logo, and the background and the trademark
(TM) symbol must always be included. If you are intending to print using
a color other than black or blue, please submit details on your application.
When the logo has become registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark
Office, the Licensee in using the logo shall clearly indicate that it is
Federally registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and that
it is the property of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Such indication of
registration shall be in the form of the "®" designation,
including, where possible, the words "the 'Year of the Ocean' logo
is a Federally registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Commerce."
Application For Use Of The YOTO Logo
Please complete the YOTO Logo Application Form and return it to:
Attn: Greg Hernandez
NOAA Public Affairs
14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
ROOM 6013
Washington DC 20231
Phone :(202)482-6090
Fax:(202)482-3154
Email: Gregory.Hernandez@noaa.gov
Name of Organization:______________________________________________ Contact:_________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip/Country:______________________________________________
Phone:____________________________
Fax: _____________________________
E-mail:____________________________
Type of Organization_______________________________________________
(NGO, Commercial, Research Institute, etc.):
Proposed Use of Logo:_____________________________________________
(Explain each if more than one and indicate
how you think it fits in with the objectives of YOTO - indicate whether
an YOTO activity or an YOTO affiliated activity) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Any other information______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
IF YOU ARE USING THE LOGO FOR PRODUCTS SUCH AS LEAFLETS, EDUCATIONAL
MATERIALS, T-SHIRTS, ETC., PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTION
Qty to be printed:__________________________________________________
For sale or free distribution: _________________________________________
If you plan to use the logo on items for sale,
explain the use(s) and indicate how the profits will be used: ____________________________________________________________
Distribution by outlet:_______________________________________________
(schools, general public, etc.)
Please be sure to read the Guidelines for
Use of the YOTO Logo before submitting your application.