OPEN MENU SEARCH Search SHOP - OPENS IN A NEW WINDOW DONATE U.S. OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC BRAND USAGE GUIDELINES Welcome to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Brand Usage Guidelines site - an overview of the USOPC’s intellectual property “IP” rights and guidance on how Olympic and Paralympic trademarks, images and terms may be used. These guidelines are not intended to provide legal advice and any information contained herein does not in any way limit the USOPC’s legal rights and remedies. If you think you may have infringed or might be about to infringe the USOPC’s rights, we recommend that you ask an attorney. Unlike most National Olympic and Paralympic Committees around the world, the USOPC does not receive government funding to support athlete programs. The USOPC is responsible for overseeing amateur athletics in the United States and for training, funding and sending Team USA to the Olympic and Paralympic Games every two years. To allow the USOPC to fulfill these responsibilities, Congress granted the USOPC broad rights to control commercial uses of USOPC IP in the United States. Official corporate partners provide critical funding for elite athletes and athlete programs. The USOPC allows our official partners and licensees to use USOPC trademarks in recognition of their support for these athletes. Federal law gives the USOPC extensive rights to control the use of USOPC IP in the United States and allows the USOPC to file a lawsuit against any entity using such intellectual property for commercial purposes without consent. We are committed to protect the USOPC’s rights and those of its sponsors, so we can maintain a sound sponsorship program that will support Team USA and send our athletes to the Games. When others use USOPC IP without authorization, it creates a disincentive for our partners to continue funding Team USA in exchange for the right to promote that association with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team. Additionally, when individuals or other charitable organizations use USOPC IP in their own fundraising, it detracts from the USOPC’s ability to raise money for Team USA. Commercial Social Media Editorial K-12 Education Colleges & Universities Olympians Made Here/Paralympians Made Here Community Institutions Philanthropic Organizations Athlete Marketing Video Footage Licensing Artwork FAQS Q. I understand the policies, and I would like to contact someone to request more information or permission, who should I contact? A. Below is a list of quick contact information: For inquiries about editorial and media please contact: communications@usopc.org For inquiries about obtaining a commercial license please contact: licensing@TEAMUSA2028.ORG For inquiries about using USOPC IP, please contact: LegalIP@usopc.org For inquiries about Olympic & Paralympic Day, please contact: OlympicDay@usopc.org If you have any questions regarding Olympic and Paralympic footage or Olympic and Paralympic-themed programming, please contact: Tamera.Reub@usopc.org For permission to host Olympic and Paralympic viewing parties, please contact: Sarah.Wilhelmi@usopc.org For information on Olympians Made Here and Paralympians Made Here, please click here. Q. Where can I get more information the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games? A. For more information about the Los Angeles 2028 games, please visit www.la28.org Q. I applied for a business license and received a refusal from the Secretary of State. Does the USOPC consent to third party business names? A. While the USOPC may not object to every third party use of a simulation of the OLYMPIC or PARALYMPIC marks, we do not provide consent to business names that are refused pursuant to the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act. Q. My wife/husband/daughter/son/fiancé/friend/coworker etc. is competing in the Olympic Trials. Can I make a t-shirt with Olympic marks to cheer them on? A. The USOPC congratulates and supports all of its athletes. However, we kindly ask that you not create and wear apparel that incorporates USOPC to cheer on your athlete. Q. I am writing a book about an Olympian. Can I use Olympic marks? A. Please do not use USOPC IP as a title or on the front or back covers as a book. Permission may be obtained to incorporate USOPC IP trademarks and Olympic/Paralympic photographs on the inside of a book or in the copy. ABOUT NEWS ATHLETES ATHLETE SERVICES ATHLETE SAFETY ATHLETE OMBUDS MENTAL HEALTH DONATE SHOP SPONSORS CONTACT US CAREERS FOUNDATION TRAINING CENTERS REPORT A CONCERN TEAM USA PORTAL LOGIN FOR MEDIA TEAM USA'S BIGGEST STORIES - STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX. Email Address GET TO KNOW US FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW ON TWITTER FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW ON <IMAGE MEDIAID="{05D6389E-7807-4DC1-8445-84DB6E535722}" /> FOLLOW ON YOUTUBE FOLLOW ON TIKTOK Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. ACCESSIBILITY FINANCE LEGAL PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE ©2021 United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. All Rights Reserved.