Trademarks

XenoSystems owns many valuable trademarks worldwide that represent XenoSystems as well as its software, products and services. XenoSystems invests heavily in its trademarks to benefit customers and industry partners. This site is designed to help answer questions about the proper use of XenoSystems trademarks.

   General Trademark Guidelines
   Trademarks List
   Trademark Licensing
   Logo Licensing Information
   Link Logos
   For More Information

General XenoSystems Trademark Guidelines
Please follow XenoSystems guidelines when referencing XenoSystems trademarks and the names of XenoSystems software, products, and services on packaging, promotional materials, advertising, web sites, and other collateral. These guidelines set the basic structure for referential use of all XenoSystems trademarks and XenoSystems software, product, and service names.

The name XenoSystems is synonymous with high-quality computer software products and services. XenoSystems trademarks are extremely valuable because they represent the standards of excellence and consistent quality associated with XenoSystems. This page contains detailed information about how to reference XenoSystems trademarks in different scenarios.

Referencing XenoSystems Trademarks in Text
Proper use of XenoSystems trademarks is important. You may use XenoSystems trademarks or product names to refer to XenoSystems products and services provided you follow these guidelines. Your use must not mislead consumers as to any XenoSystems sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement of your company, or your products or services.

Properly Identify XenoSystems Brand Products
When referencing XenoSystems software and products, apply the appropriate trademark symbols in accordance with the list of current XenoSystems trademarks.

Set XenoSystems Trademarks Apart From Other Words or Nouns They Modify
The common way to do this is to capitalize the product name and use the appropriate trademark symbol and appropriate descriptor. You may also underline, italicize, or bold the name. Examples:

Correct: After you install the Encryptafile™ application...
Incorrect: After installing the encryptafile program you can...


Use Trademark Notices
Include an attribution of XenoSystems' ownership of the trademark(s) within the credit notice section of your documentation or advertisement. The format to follow is:

"XenoSystems, Encryptafile, and EncrytpafileReader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of XenoSystems in the United States and/or other countries."

Do Not Shorten, Abbreviate, or Create Acronyms out of XenoSystems Trademarks
Correct: The product, Encryptafile™, is...
Incorrect: The product, E-File, is...


Do Not Use XenoSystems Trademarks in the Possessive or Plural Form
XenoSystems trademarks should never be used in the possessive or plural form, but should be introduced as a proper adjective followed by an appropriate descriptor.

Correct: The encrypted files were created using Encryptafile™
Incorrect: So-and-so Company used some Encryptafiles to show what encrypted files look like


Logos
Do not use the XenoSystems logo, or any other XenoSystems logos, symbols, or icons on or in connection with products, packaging, manuals, promotional/advertising materials, or web site for any purpose except pursuant to an express written trademark license from XenoSystems. The XenoSystems Logo may only be used in limited situations to refer to XenoSystems.
Link Logos
You may place a text link to a XenoSystems web page on your site if the text link is not a prominent feature on the site or used in any way to confuse or mislead consumers. You may refer to the XenoSystems company name or XenoSystems product and service names in a plain text font and format, provided this use follows our general trademark guidelines, and you include appropriate wording such as "This way to www.XenoSystems.com." Except for the Link Logos as provided by XenoSystems, you may not use the XenoSystems corporate logo or any other XenoSystems logo or graphic to link to XenoSystems. You may only use XenoSystems link logos in accordance with the guidelines applicable to each logo as provided.
Web Sites
You may reference XenoSystems product, service, and technology names on your web site to indicate that a file is compatible with the referenced XenoSystems product or technology, provided the reference complies with the guidelines herein. Do not use any XenoSystems trademark in the title of your web site or as a second-level domain name. You may not use any XenoSystems logo without a license or written specifications from XenoSystems.

Publications, Seminars, and Conferences
You may reference XenoSystems product, service, and technology names on the cover of magazines and periodicals, and in the title of seminars and conferences provided you comply with the guidelines herein and the following specifications:
  • The publication, seminar, or conference should relate to the specific XenoSystems product, service, or technology referenced.
  • Your name and logo should appear more prominently than the XenoSystems word mark on all printed materials related to the magazine, periodical, seminar, or conference.
  • A disclaimer of sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement by XenoSystems, similar to the example below, should be included on the publication and all related printed materials:
    • "(Title) is an independent (publication) and is not affiliated with, nor has it been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by XenoSystems. "
  • You should include a trademark attribution per the notice format provided in the Use Trademark Notices section of this page.
  • Do not use a XenoSystems trademark as the leading word (or most prominent element) in your magazine, periodical, seminar, or conference title. You may use XenoSystems trademarks in a referential manner such as "XYZ MAGAZINE for the Encryptafile application." Use outside this referential manner (such as "Encryptafile Magazine") requires a license from XenoSystems.
  • Do not use the XenoSystems corporate logo, or any other XenoSystems logo on or in the publication, or on any materials related to the publication, seminar, or conference. Special circumstances may merit a license from XenoSystems.
  • Do not use a XenoSystems trademark in any manner that suggests XenoSystems' affiliation, sponsorship, or certification of the magazine, periodical, seminar, or conference.
Box Shots, Screen Shots, and Icons
Box shots, screen shots, and some icons may be used pursuant to XenoSystems' guidelines for these items. Read about each on the Copyrights: Use of Images page:
Company, Product, Service, and Domain Names
Do not use or register any XenoSystems trademark, including XenoSystems logos, symbols, icons, or any potentially confusing variation thereof as part of your company name, trade name, product name, service name, or domain name. Do not place your company name, trademarks, service marks, or product names next to (or combine them with) a XenoSystems product name.

Endorsement or Sponsorship
Do not use any XenoSystems trademark in any manner that expresses or implies XenoSystems' affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, certification, or approval. Do not use any XenoSystems trademark in such a manner that it appears XenoSystems is legally associated with your company. You must display your company name more prominently than any XenoSystems trademark on all materials.

Merchandise Items
Do not manufacture, sell, or give away merchandise items such as T-shirts, mugs, etc. bearing any XenoSystems trademark, including logos, except pursuant to an express written trademark license from XenoSystems.

Trade Dress and Advertising Elements
Do not imitate XenoSystems' logos, logotypes, trade dress, or other elements of XenoSystems product packaging and web sites in any of your materials, including but not limited to advertising, product packaging, web sites, and promotional materials.

Slogans and Taglines
Do not use or imitate any XenoSystems tagline.
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XenoSystems Trademarks
When referencing XenoSystems software and products, apply the appropriate trademark symbols in accordance with the list of current XenoSystems trademarks.

XenoSystems Trademarks List
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XenoSystems Trademark Licensing
XenoSystems will make available many of its valuable trademarks for licensing development opportunities where it makes sense from a brand and business perspective. While XenoSystems retains some of its trademarks solely for use on XenoSystems software, products, and services, there are opportunities for third parties to license some XenoSystems trademarks, both on a royalty and nonroyalty basis.

If you have a commercial trademark licensing proposal, you may submit it by e-mail here. Please include the word Trademark in the subject line of your message. XenoSystems does not review specific requests for guidance pertaining to referential use of its trademarks or of the names of its software and hardware. If you have a question about how to properly reference XenoSystems trademarks in your materials or on product packaging to indicate compatibility with XenoSystems technology, please review the general trademark guidelines.
XenoSystems does not permit or consent to any name, logo, trademark, or other symbol or device that could be confused with or dilute its trademarks. Consult your legal counsel if you have questions.
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XenoSystems Logo Licensing Information
As part of our trademark licensing, XenoSystems offers a number of logo programs. Third parties may not use any XenoSystems logo outside of one of these programs, or as otherwise provided by XenoSystems under license. To learn more about logo usage, visit the logo programs page:
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XenoSystems Link Logos
XenoSystems offers a number of link button options for third-party web sites that want to link back to a XenoSystems site for information about specific software, products, and services from XenoSystems. To learn more about link logos and the specifications for use, visit this page:
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If you have a question that falls outside the scope of the guidelines and information provided on this web site, please consult your legal counsel. If you have a trademark question pertaining to an existing agreement or other business dealings with XenoSystems, please contact your account manager or XenoSystems business contact.
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