A Certificate of Insurance naming the U. When determining the timing for insurance, remember to factor in the 20 to 30 days of processing time for your application. Applying for a one-time limited use of a USPS trademark or copyrighted material. However, you must still complete the application and attach the proposed layout of the piece or the individual page that would use the USPS logo. Please note, applications received without the application fee will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
Requests are generally processed within 20 to 30 days of receipt of the completed application. Once approved, additional fee s may apply. Additional fees are generally added for commercial uses and are calculated with information provided in the application, including number of images or trademarks requested, intended use, format of use and production scale.
The fee is based on the location, size of production, and amount of disruption to normal activities. Location fees will also be charged for use of USPS trucks or other vehicles. Once approved, USPS will provide branding rights and signage. Not sure if you need permission to use material copyrighted by the U. Find out what constitutes fair use of copyrighted material and what uses require permission. Postal Service has identified a limited number of uses of copyrighted material that generally do not require prior approval from the Rights and Permissions office.
However, if the intended use extends beyond the specific situations listed below or if you need a copy of the image from the U. To avoid unauthorized use, it is best to obtain permission through the Rights and Permissions process. All rights reserved. All aforementioned uses must consist of the unaltered, original image or text as issued or published by the U. Postal Service. Any modification or alteration to an image or to text constitutes an unauthorized use. Postal Service has a statutory obligation to operate as a business and so vigorously defends its intellectual property rights.
If you are uncertain about whether or not your intended use falls within the aforementioned situations or if it simply does not , we strongly recommend that you contact the Rights and Permissions office before proceeding to use the U. Rights and Permissions. Licensing Terms The terms of the agreements are non-negotiable. Professional photographs Pictures taken on Postal Service premises require a License or Location Agreement, whether for commercial or non-commercial use.
Informal photographs Informal pictures taken with a handheld camera for personal use are allowable at the discretion of the Postmaster. For taking informal pictures, you may not: Set up lighting or scaffolding Include USPS employees, customers, or mail Depict security cameras Any personal photography that does not follow the guidelines listed above, causes undo disruption, or raises potential or real security concerns can be restricted by the Postmaster.
Postal Service logo or other trademark in a film, television show, or theatrical piece, your application should include the following: A synopsis of the production The script pages for scenes that will include the USPS trademarked item s to be featured, such as when a character puts a letter into a collection box Any other details that would be helpful in reviewing your request If you would like to purchase a uniform for your production, the U.
Additional Fees Additional fees are generally added for commercial uses and are calculated with information provided in the application, including number of images or trademarks requested, intended use, format of use and production scale.
Uses not requiring permission fair use Not sure if you need permission to use material copyrighted by the U. What is fair use? Generally, no prior permission is required for: Educational Use Noncommercial, educational uses limited to teaching, scholarship, and research. Learn More. Shop Now. Order Now for Free Supplies. USPS remains committed to providing all customers with essential mailing and shipping services this holiday season.
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