Rights and Permission Overview  
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Rights and Permissions reviews requests for the one-time, limited use of USPS trademarks and copyrighted materials. Find links to further information on specific uses and some basic information on the most common uses of these properties.
 
Uses Not Requiring Permission
Find out which uses of copyrighted material require prior permission from the Postal Service.

Stamp Use Information
Get information on stamps and their copyright restrictions.

Logo and Trademark Use
Get information on the use of U.S. Postal Service logos, common uses of those logos, and what fee may be required.

Entertainment-Related Trademark & Image Use
Want to use a U.S. Postal Service trademark or image in your film or other media or do you wish to film on U.S. Postal Service premises? Find out what you need to do to get permission

New Deal Art: Murals and Sculptures
Find out what to do to get permission for your use of New Deal Art in Post Offices™.

Administrative and Royalty Fees
Find application and royalty fees as well as where to send them.

How to Apply for Permission
Get an application form and find out where to send it.

Information about Rights and Permission
Find further information on fees, licensing terms, and contract agreements for USPS suppliers and partners.

Common Uses of Trademarks and Copyrighted Materials
See what kind of trademark and copyright uses are typically granted permission.

Permission for any use is granted on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the Postal Service.

Questions?
Contact the program administrator at: permissions@usps.gov

What does the Postal Service own?

USPS Corporate Signature
Priority Mail and Express Mail logos
USPS Stamp Images
Letter Carrier Uniform
Blue Collection Box
Post Office Murals and Sculptures
USPS Photos and Historical Materials
Copyrighted Print and Web Materials
Other Trademarks and Images


  Related Services & Links
Consumer Product Licensing
Want to sell USPS-licensed consumer products? Get information about USPS Licensing.
Rights and Permissions Application (PDF)
Download the Rights and Permissions Application.
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