Trademark

To the extent a name or logo does not appear below does not constitute a waiver of any and all intellectual property rights by Matrixforce.

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Notice

A trademark is a word, name, symbol or device (or a combination thereof) that identifies the goods or services of a person or company and distinguishes them from the goods and services of others. A trademark assures customers of consistent quality with respect to those goods or services and aids in their promotion.

Duration

Rights to a trademark can last indefinitely if the owner continues to use the mark to identify its goods and services. If trademarks are not used properly, they may be lost and one of the company's most important assets may lose all of its value. Rights may be lost not only because of a trademark owner's improper use of the mark, but through improper use of the trademark by the public.

Guidelines

Matrixforce® is a registered trademark of Matrixforce Corporation (MC). If you are using a Matrixforce trademark, distinguish the trademark from the surrounding text in some way. Capitalize or italicize the entire mark, place the mark in quotes, use a different type style or font for the mark than for the generic name. If you do not capitalize the entire mark, always spell and capitalize the trademark exactly shown. Use only Matrixforce-approved artwork when using Matrixforce logos. if using a Matrixforce logo on a web page, there must exist a minimum spacing of 25 pixels between each side of the logo and other graphic or textual elements on your web page.

Matrixforce Trademarks

Beyond the company name, Matrixforce holds trademarks for our mission, tagline, and related intellectual property. If you have a question that falls outside the scope of the guidelines and information provided on this website, consult your legal counsel. If you have a trademark question about an existing agreement or other business dealings with Matrixforce, please contact your account manager or Matrixforce business contact.

Improper Use

Any element of the Matrixforce trademark should not be distorted, altered, or removed through: shortening or abbreviating, hyphenating, or separating into two proper words. Unless authorized in writing, the Matrixforce logo should not be displayed in any manner that implies a relationship or affiliation with, sponsorship, or endorsement by Matrixforce, or that can be reasonably interpreted to suggest editorial content has been authored by, or represents the views or opinions of Matrixforce or Matrixforce personnel.

Restricted Use

Do not display a Matrixforce trademark or logo in a manner of the sole opinion of Matrixforce that is misleading, unfair, defamatory, infringing, libelous, disparaging, obscene or otherwise objectionable to Matrixforce. Do not display a Matrixforce mark on any web site that contains or displays adult content, promotes gambling, involves the sale of tobacco or alcohol to persons under twenty-one years of age, or otherwise violates applicable law.

Imitation Prohibited

Matrixforce trademarks should not be used in any third-party company name, product, service, sub-domain, or domain. The trade dress or look and feel of Matrixforce websites and marketing should not be imitated in color, imagery, or typography.

Legal Protection

Unauthorized use of the Matrixforce name or logo is prohibited by law. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Enforcement Policy

These marks represent more than two decades of continuous use and over $20 million in attributable revenue since 2010. Use of our trademarks—or confusingly similar terms—in connection with goods, services, or digital promotion without permission constitutes trademark infringement under 15 U.S.C. § 1114 and § 1125(a).

Unauthorized use includes, but is not limited to:

  • Displaying the marks on websites or marketing materials;
  • Using them in domain names, social media handles, or hashtags;
  • Advertising competing services under the marks; or
  • Implying sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement.

When unlicensed use is detected, the infringer will receive:

  1. A formal notice letter detailing the unauthorized use and requesting removal or licensing; and
  2. An invoice for unauthorized use, calculated according to the formula below.

Settlement Fee = Base Value + (Monthly Multiplier x Duration of Use in Months)

  • Base Value: $7,868 per infringing mark or per domain where the mark appears.
  • Monthly Multiplier: $549 of estimated revenue derived from the infringing use per month.
  • Aggravating Factors: Willful use after notice, national advertising, or use of identical design elements may increase the fee by 50–200%.
  • Mitigating Factors: Prompt removal and good-faith cooperation may reduce the fee by up to 50%.

All invoices specify that payment constitutes settlement for unauthorized use only and does not convey any future license unless separately negotiated.

Non-response or continued use after notice may result in immediate referral to outside colletions and legal counsel for injunctive relief and damages under the Lanham Act.

Common Questions

“I didn’t know it was protected.” Ignorance does not excuse infringement; all marks are publicly registered and searchable through the USPTO.

“We used it briefly.” Duration is considered in the formula, but any commercial use creates liability.

“We’re a non-profit or overseas.” Jurisdiction extends to any website targeting U.S. consumers or creating marketplace confusion.

“We didn’t profit.” Compensation covers unauthorized use of goodwill, not just profit.