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Trademark Usage Policy

Introduction

The word “TYPO3” is one of the trademarks owned by the TYPO3 Association.

The TYPO3 name is a registered trademark owned by the TYPO3 Association. These guidelines are designed to protect the integrity of the TYPO3 brand while allowing the community to promote and support TYPO3 in appropriate ways.

Trademark Scope

Protected: The wordmark "TYPO3" is a registered trademark.
Not Registered: The standalone TYPO3 logo (shield icon) is not a registered trademark but is governed by our brand guidelines.

Permitted Uses

Descriptive Use

You may use the TYPO3 wordmark descriptively to refer to the TYPO3 CMS in a factual manner. Examples include:

  • "We offer TYPO3 development services."
  • "Our team specializes in TYPO3 integrations."

Conditions:

  • Do not imply endorsement or partnership with the TYPO3 Association.
  • Do not use the wordmark as part of your company name, product name, or domain.

Membership Badges

Members of the TYPO3 Association are permitted to use membership badges corresponding to their membership level, provided that:

  • All membership dues are current.
  • Usage complies with our trademark guidelines.

Badges are available for download at TYPO3 Association Membership Badges.

Restricted Uses

Advertising

Only Gold and Platinum members of the TYPO3 Association are permitted to use the TYPO3 wordmark in paid advertising, including but not limited to:

  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Ads
  • LinkedIn Sponsored Content

Non-members and members below the Gold level are not permitted to use the TYPO3 wordmark in any form of paid advertising.

Branding

The TYPO3 wordmark may not be used as part of:

  • Company names (e.g., "TYPO3 Solutions Ltd.")
  • Product names (e.g., "TYPO3 Builder")
  • Domain names (e.g., "typo3hosting.com")
  • Social media handles or page names (e.g., "@TYPO3Experts")

This restriction applies to all individuals and organizations, regardless of membership status.

Logo Usage

While the TYPO3 logo (shield icon) is not a registered trademark, its use is governed by our brand guidelines. Unauthorized use of the logo in a manner that implies endorsement or partnership is prohibited.

Prohibited Uses

  • Defamation: Using the TYPO3 wordmark in a defamatory or misleading manner is strictly prohibited.
  • Misrepresentation: Implying official endorsement, partnership, or certification by the TYPO3 Association without explicit permission is not allowed.

Enforcement

The TYPO3 Association reserves the right to take appropriate action against unauthorized or improper use of the TYPO3 trademark, including legal action if necessary.

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For questions or to request permission for specific uses not covered in these guidelines, please contact us at trademark@typo3.org.

Note: This policy is subject to change. Please refer to typo3.org/project/brand/trademarks for the most current version.

Applying for Permission

If you would like to apply for permission to use a TYPO3 trademark based on the guidelines above, please fill in the register trademark usage form, including full contact details and the details of your requested use.

Register Trademark Usage

Your application's approval will primarily be considered based on these criteria:

  • Does it suggest an official link or could be confused as an official project?
  • Does it promote the use of TYPO3?
  • Is it released under an open source license compatible with the TYPO3 license?
  • Is it created by significant contributors to the TYPO3 open source project?
  • Will it have a positive impact on the TYPO3 community in general?

Using the Trademarks for an Event

Are you planning a TYPO3-related event? You have the full support of the TYPO3 Association. Please note the following conditions:

  1. You agree to follow these trademark guidelines and communicate the event to the TYPO3 Association.
  2. All of the above guidelines for company names, domains, links, and other identifiers, also apply to events.
  3. The organizer must be a member of the TYPO3 Association.
  4. The event must be a public event with no participation restrictions, except any maximum number of participants.

We also ask that you consider donating a percentage of the event's total revenue to the TYPO3 Association. This donation will support the TYPO3 project.

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We would like to thank the people at Ghost.org, whose trademark page inspired us.  Please refer to Wikipedia's page on Trademarks for additional information on trademark usage.

This page was updated on 19th May 2025, on behalf of the TYPO3 Association Trademark Team, original publication October 2017.