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There are several high-speed or “Bullet Trains” known around the world, for example the French TGV or Japanese Shinkansen. Images of these trains are not suitable for commercial use, however may be acceptable for editorial use.  Several other trains, buses and water taxis have trademark protection for logos. Note that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

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The words U.S. Coast Guard (or any of its variations) are not suitable for use with content intended for commercial use. The words U.S. Coast Guard (or any of its variations) may be acceptable for use with editorial content.   

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To comply with ‘Work in fishing convention (ILO 188)’, all fishing vessel crew filmed or photographed while working on a commercial fishing vessel MUST be wearing a lifejacket/personal flotation device (PFD).   A PDF Link is provided below of COMPULSORY PROVISION AND WEARING OF PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES ON FISHING VESSELS PDF link Here  

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Uluru and Kata Tjuta is a national world-heritage listed park, located in the Northern Territory of Australia. The park is named for its two major features: Uluru / Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta, both of which are the most famous land icons of Australia and a place of spiritual significance for its indigenous peoples. Commonwealth

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When making content for commercial use, consider the objects featured within the content you create. Whether it be furniture, apparel, perfume, jewelry, or other accessories, high-end luxury goods are highly designed and often have associated rights. Sometimes the shape of an object alone is enough to afford it protection, so simply removing product names, logos or other markings from

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Content portraying U.S. Military persons should do so within the guidelines set forth by the respective division being portrayed (i.e. U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and so on).  Each branch of the military does have federally registered and protected marks.  However we have found that most branches of the U.S. military are agreeable to positive representations of

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The University of Alabama is a public university founded in 1831, and located in Tuscaloosa, USA.  Imagery featuring the university requires release for commercial use.  The university may be acceptable within editorial use content. 

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The University of California is a public university within the state of California, USA. There are two well-known campuses: UC Berkley, and UCLA (Los Angeles). Berkeley was the first campus to be founded, which was in the year 1868, while UCLA was founded in 1919. Content featuring University of California properties requires release for commercial

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Said to be based on the Temple of Love in the gardens of Versailles, the Old Well is a small rotunda structure located on the grounds of the University of North Carolina. The Old Well has become a symbol for UNC, and as such has come to be treated as a Trademark of the University.

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The University of Wisconsin owns trademarks in the design of chairs featured on campus. The design of the Wisconsin University chairs, including the flower “burst” design are registered trademarks with the US Patent and Trademark office. The university chairs (and other trademarks) should be avoided in content intended for commercial use, however may be acceptable in

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