What is brand?
Our brand is not just a logo, a visual identify, or a product. It is the personal connection and experience that people associate with Girl Scouts of Nassau County including our programs, services, marketing, and reputation.
Why is it important to protect the brand?
It is critical to protect the brand for financial reasons and for the sake of our organization's recognition, reputation, and credibility.
What is copyright?
Copyright is a law that gives the owner of a work (like a photo, song, or written material) the right to say how other people can use it. With copyright, a work can be copied only if the owner gives permission. Copyright laws help Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri protect our marketing assets.
The same laws protect the visual and linguistic property of other organizations/companies. Copyright infringement is the use, reproduction, distribution, display, or performance of works protected by copyright law without permission. Do not infringe on copyright!
What does trademark mean?
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. Logos, photographs, symbols, designs, words, phrases, and even non-traditional elements like sounds, smells, and colors, can be trademarked. Trademarks protect the intellectual property and use of specific ideas and symbols, as well as the trademark owner's brand.
Visit the GSUSA website for detailed information about Girl Scout copyright and trademarks.
Do I need permission to use badges and other Girl Scout symbols on my website, marketing materials and t-shirts, etc.?
Yes! The use of official insignia (all of which are trademarked) is highly restrictive. Please email prdept@gsksmo.org to present your project for approval. If you use templates on our brand center, you do not need to seek permission.
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