[M4IF News] Note on M4IF logo use

[Rob Koenen]

Dear People, 
M4IF has recently become aware of, and is currently investigating, several
situations in which the M4IF logo has been used without the permission of
M4IF. Please be aware that the logo is the property of M4IF and the use of
the logo without permission may constitute trademark infringement. 
This note is to clarify any potential misunderstanding about the usage of
the M4IF logo. 
Use of the logo is only permitted in the following four cases: 
1. By M4IF 
M4IF can use its logo as it sees fit. 
2. By M4IF Members 
Members can use the M4IF logo only on their website and promotional
materials to indicate their membership in M4IF. The logo may not be used on
products or product-related materials except as in 3. below. Any such use of
the logo is subject to the M4IF Logo Guidelines available in the members
section of the web site. 
3. On Products and on Product-related materials 
Use of the logo on Products and Product-related materials is not currently
permitted. Use on Products and on Product-related materials will only be
allowed in accordance with our product logo program. This program is still
under development, which means that no product can legally carry a logo
today. The product logo program is expected to be finalized soon and use of
the logo will be tied to successful completion of interop tests within M4IF.
4. By Affiliates and 3rd parties having received explicit written permission
from M4IF 
This category is for entities that have a specific relation with M4IF:
liaisons, forums, trade shows etc., often parties with which M4IF has a
contractual relation that permits or requires mutual website linking and
logo usage. 
Any other usage of M4IF's logo is unlawful. Because M4IF's brand and logo
are of significant value to the Forum, M4IF will strictly enforce its logo
policy and will pursue infringers of its trademarks and intellectual
property. 
If you discover anything that you believe constitutes a misuse of the M4IF
logo, please contact me or Paul Ritchie immediately. Please do not post
messages about such usage or accusations to this list.
If you have any further questions regarding the proper use of the logo,
please contact Paul Ritchie. See http://www.m4if.org/contact.php for contact
details.
Kind Regards, 
Rob Koenen 
President, M4IF 
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