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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - CITY LOGO POLICY (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: June 12, 1990 SUBJECT: City Logo P DEPARTMENT: City BACKGROUND AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be presented y: Ken Pulskamp This item is on the agenda for the City Council's consideration and approval of the policy governing use of the City logo. This policy has been designed to honor the City's anticipated trademarking of the logo and -ensure that the logo is used solely for the official business of the City. In addition, should commercial entities wish to use the logo, written consent of the City Council is required. This policy will allow the City Council complete discretion and oversight of the use of the logo while the trademarking legally preserves our rights of ownership. The City formally applied to the U. S. Department of Patents and Trademarks in February of 1989. Since that time, the City has continued to supply information to the Office of Patents and Trademarks on request. Typically, from initial application, the entire trademarking process is approximately a 15 month process. Given this time frame, the City is expected to receive formal notification at any time. 11 That the City Council approve the City logo policy. ATTACHMENTS Policy: City Logo APPROVED :.. " � �rzda Item: ti NUMBER CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ORIGINAL ISSUE CURRENTISSUE SUPERCEDES i. Purpose POLICY/PROCEDURE SUBJECT EFFECTIVE I Use of City Logo EFFECTIVE I CATEGORY Administrative (City Council) STANDARD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines which govern the use of the City.logo. II. General In order to distinguish and reserve all rights and use of the City logo, the City of Santa Clarita has filed for an official trademark. The trademarking of the logo is for 20 years, with 20 year renewal terms. Normally a trademark appears on products or goods and specifically represents or distinguishes the goods or service from those of another. while the trademark ensures our rights to. us and ownership a policy for City use is also necessary. III. Policy It is the declared policy of the City that: No person or commercial entity shall use or allow to be used the official logo, or any facsimile, reproduction of the logo, or make use of any design which is an imitation of the logo, or which may be mistaken for the logo without prior written consent of the City council. The City logo shall only be used for business of the City, by its Council, officers or departments. IV. Authority By authority of the City Council: Approved by: Jo Anne Darcy Mayor