TRADEMARK & BRAND USE POLICY

This Trademark & Brand Use Policy (“Policy”) governs the ownership, protection, licensing, and permitted use of trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, trade dress, domain names, and other brand identifiers of International Products Generated, Inc. (“IPGen,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) in connection with the IPGen platform, websites, applications, APIs, documentation, artificial intelligence systems, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

This Policy is incorporated by reference into the IPGen Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Copyright Policy, and any applicable Master Services Agreement, Order Form, or other agreement between IPGen and a user or partner.

1. Scope and Applicability

This Policy applies to:

(a) All users, customers, partners, resellers, developers, affiliates, universities, government entities, and other third parties;
(b) All uses of IPGen trademarks and brand assets in marketing, advertising, publications, software, documentation, presentations, websites, social media, and other materials;
(c) All references to IPGen or its products and services, whether online or offline.

This Policy is intended to protect IPGen’s brand integrity, goodwill, and intellectual property rights and to prevent consumer confusion or dilution.

2. Definitions

“IPGen Marks” means all trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, slogans, taglines, icons, and other brand identifiers owned or used by IPGen, whether registered or unregistered, including “IPGen,” associated logos, and product or service names.

“Brand Assets” means IPGen Marks, logos, color schemes, typography, design elements, trade dress, and other visual or textual brand elements.

“User” means any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Services or references IPGen in any manner.

“Use” means any display, reproduction, distribution, publication, or other exploitation of IPGen Marks or Brand Assets.

3. Ownership of Trademarks and Brand Assets

All IPGen Marks and Brand Assets are and shall remain the exclusive property of IPGen and/or its licensors. All goodwill arising from any use of the IPGen Marks inures solely to the benefit of IPGen.

Nothing in this Policy or any other agreement grants any ownership interest in the IPGen Marks or Brand Assets to any user.

4. Reservation of Rights

IPGen reserves all rights, title, and interest in and to the IPGen Marks and Brand Assets not expressly granted under a written license agreement.

No implied licenses are granted by this Policy, whether by estoppel, acquiescence, or otherwise.

5. No Registration or Challenge

Users shall not:

(a) Register or attempt to register any trademark, service mark, domain name, social media handle, or other identifier that is identical or confusingly similar to any IPGen Mark;
(b) Challenge, contest, or assist any third party in challenging or contesting IPGen’s ownership or validity of the IPGen Marks;
(c) Take any action that may dilute, tarnish, or harm the reputation or distinctiveness of the IPGen Marks.

6. Permitted Uses

Subject to compliance with this Policy and any applicable written agreement, users may make limited use of the IPGen Marks solely for:

(a) Truthful and non-misleading references to IPGen and the Services;
(b) Identifying IPGen as the source of the Services;
(c) Academic, editorial, or descriptive purposes;
(d) Integrations or interoperability disclosures, where permitted.

All permitted uses must be consistent with IPGen’s brand guidelines and must not create any impression of sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation beyond what is expressly authorized.

7. Nominative Fair Use

Users may use IPGen Marks under the doctrine of nominative fair use solely to refer to IPGen or its Services, provided that:

(a) The use is limited to what is reasonably necessary to identify IPGen;
(b) The use does not suggest sponsorship, endorsement, or partnership;
(c) The use does not use stylized logos or trade dress where plain text will suffice;
(d) The use complies with all applicable laws and this Policy.

8. Marketing and Publicity Guidelines

Any use of IPGen Marks in marketing, advertising, press releases, case studies, testimonials, or promotional materials requires prior written approval from IPGen, unless expressly permitted under a written agreement.

Users shall not issue press releases or public statements referencing IPGen without IPGen’s prior written consent, except where legally required.

9. Attribution

All permitted uses of IPGen Marks must include appropriate attribution, such as:

“IPGen is a trademark of International Products Generated, Inc. All rights reserved.”

Attribution shall be displayed in a clear and reasonably prominent manner.

10. Prohibited Uses

Users shall not, without IPGen’s prior written consent:

(a) Use any IPGen Mark in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception as to source, sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement;
(b) Use IPGen Marks in a way that is defamatory, misleading, obscene, or unlawful;
(c) Use IPGen Marks in connection with any product or service that competes with or is confusingly similar to the Services;
(d) Modify, alter, distort, or create derivative versions of any IPGen Mark or Brand Asset;
(e) Combine IPGen Marks with other marks, logos, or trade dress in a manner that creates a composite mark.

11. Domain Names and Online Identifiers

Users shall not:

(a) Register, use, or attempt to register any domain name, subdomain, social media handle, username, app name, or other online identifier that incorporates or is confusingly similar to any IPGen Mark;
(b) Use IPGen Marks in domain names or URLs without IPGen’s prior written authorization;
(c) Engage in cybersquatting, typosquatting, or similar practices.

12. Search Engine Optimization and Metatags

Users shall not use IPGen Marks in:

(a) Metatags, keywords, or hidden text;
(b) Paid search advertisements or keyword bidding;
(c) Search engine optimization practices,

in a manner that is misleading, deceptive, or likely to divert traffic by creating confusion as to affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.

13. Social Media and Online Content

Users shall not:

(a) Create social media accounts or pages using IPGen Marks or confusingly similar names;
(b) Use IPGen logos or Brand Assets as profile pictures or banners without authorization;
(c) Imply partnership or endorsement through social media content.

14. Quality Control

Any authorized use of the IPGen Marks must:

(a) Conform to IPGen’s brand guidelines, visual identity standards, and usage specifications, as may be updated from time to time;
(b) Be of high quality and consistent with the reputation and goodwill associated with the IPGen brand;
(c) Not be used in a manner that degrades, dilutes, or tarnishes the IPGen Marks.

IPGen reserves the right to review and approve any materials bearing the IPGen Marks prior to use and to require modifications or discontinuation of any use that does not comply with this Policy or IPGen’s standards.

15. Monitoring and Enforcement

IPGen may monitor use of its Marks and Brand Assets to ensure compliance with this Policy and applicable law. Users agree to cooperate with IPGen in any investigation or enforcement action relating to unauthorized or improper use of the IPGen Marks.

IPGen may take any action it deems appropriate to protect its intellectual property rights, including:

(a) Issuing cease-and-desist notices;
(b) Requiring corrective advertising or attribution;
(c) Suspending or terminating access to the Services;
(d) Initiating legal proceedings.

16. Audit and Information Rights

Upon reasonable notice, IPGen may request information reasonably necessary to verify compliance with this Policy, including samples of materials using IPGen Marks and details regarding distribution channels and audiences.

Failure to comply with such requests may result in revocation of any permission to use the IPGen Marks.

17. Remedies

Any unauthorized or improper use of the IPGen Marks or Brand Assets constitutes infringement and may cause irreparable harm to IPGen.

IPGen shall be entitled to all remedies available at law and in equity, including, without limitation:

(a) Injunctive and equitable relief without the requirement of posting bond;
(b) Monetary damages, including actual damages, disgorgement of profits, and statutory damages where available;
(c) Recovery of attorneys’ fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted by law;
(d) Corrective advertising and public retractions;
(e) Suspension or termination of access to the Services.

18. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IPGen and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

(a) Any unauthorized or improper use of the IPGen Marks or Brand Assets;
(b) Any breach of this Policy or applicable trademark law;
(c) Any materials, representations, or statements made by the user that create confusion or misrepresentation regarding affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.

19. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, IPGen shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to the use or misuse of the IPGen Marks or Brand Assets, even if IPGen has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Nothing in this Policy shall limit liability where such limitation is prohibited by law.

20. No Waiver

No failure or delay by IPGen in exercising any right, power, or remedy under this Policy shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power, or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof.

21. Governing Law

This Policy and any dispute arising out of or relating to the IPGen Marks, Brand Assets, or their use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

22. Changes to This Policy

IPGen may update this Trademark & Brand Use Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

(a) Applicable trademark and unfair competition laws;
(b) Brand strategy, visual identity, or product offerings;
(c) Enforcement practices and industry standards.

Material changes will be posted on the Services and, where required by law, communicated through appropriate notice mechanisms. Continued use of the IPGen Marks after the effective date of an updated Policy constitutes acceptance, to the extent permitted by law.

23. Contact Information

International Products Generated, Inc.
Attn: Legal Department – Trademarks
4709 Harford Road, #23

Baltimore, Maryland 21214
Email: info@ipgen.io

24. Effective Date

This Trademark & Brand Use Policy is effective as of the “Last Updated/Modified” date posted on the IPGen website and supersedes all prior versions.

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