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Policy on the Use of Harvard Names and Insignias

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Harvard by any other name would perhaps thrive as well, but some uses of Harvard's name by others may not always promote the purposes of the University. All members of the University and the institution as a whole benefit when its name is well used, and...

Endorsement Guidelines

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Guidelines For Responding To Requests From Third Parties For Endorsements Issued by the Office of the Provost, August 1998 Under the "Policy on the Use of Harvard Names and Insignias", advance, written permission must be obtained from the Provost for any...

Use of Harvard Names and Insignias in Electronic Contexts

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These Guidelines provide instruction on how Harvard’s trademarks (names and insignias) are to be used in domain names, websites, social media sites and other electronic contexts in accordance with the Policy on the Use of Harvard Names and Insignias. The...

New Shield Design Guidelines

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These guidelines apply to all Harvard departments, units, and officially recognized organizations (Clubs, Shared Interest Groups (SIGs), student groups, etc.) wishing to create a new shield design or logo (“new logo”). Permission for the creation of a new...

Harvard’s Name and Alcoholic Beverages

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Use of Harvard's name or image in labeling alcoholic beverages is not allowed, even if the beverage is to be used as a gift or served only at Harvard functions. The 1999 statement detailing the rationale appears below. Use of Harvard's Name and Alcoholic...

Business Card Authorization Guidelines for Harvard Affiliates

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Issued by the Harvard Trademark Program: September 2015 These guidelines are based on the University’s policy on The Use of Harvard Names and Insignias and apply to all affiliates of Harvard and its schools and units, including faculty, staff, students...

Frequently Asked Questions on Use of Harvard's Name

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June, 2002 Please refer to the full policy and guidelines for more detailed information. 1. Why a "use of name" policy? Why do I need permission to use the term 'Harvard' in the naming of my activity? "Harvard University" is one of the most widely known...