POLICY

A. Purpose

At times, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) receives requests to use its logo, name, or other identifying mark. These requests come from outside vendors, manufacturers of products used by the Laboratory, or external participants in research projects or facilities. These parties may ask to use the Laboratory's name in company news releases, print publications, or items for distribution, or to promote events by non-Laboratory-related entities.
This policy identifies the procedure for requesting use of Berkeley Lab's name or approved versions of the Berkeley Lab logo.

B. Persons Affected

This policy applies to all employees who work with outside vendors, publishers, manufacturers, research partners, and others who may want to use Berkeley Lab's name, logo, or other identifying mark for print or publicity purposes.

C. Exceptions

None

D. Policy Statement

Commercial firms serving Berkeley Lab often request permission to use the name of the Laboratory in promoting their products. Berkeley Lab follows University of California (UC) and Department of Energy policies and California state law, which restrict such use. All such requests should be referred to the Chief Communications Officer.
Companies that have licensed Berkeley Lab intellectual property, such as patented inventions, software, or biological materials, sometimes make similar requests. Berkeley Lab license agreements contain specific provisions governing a licensee's use of the Laboratory name. All such requests should be referred to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

E. Roles and Responsibilities

Managers, supervisors, and employees have the responsibility to adhere to the provisions of this policy.

F. Definitions/Acronyms

None

G. Recordkeeping Requirements

None

H. Implementing Documents

None

I. Contact Information

Communications Manager

Strategic Communications

[email protected]

J. Revision History

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Source Requirements Documents

• Berkeley Lab Senior Management requirement
• UC policy, Trademark Licensing Code of Conduct
• Berkeley Lab Ethics and Conduct Policy

Implementing Documents

None