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The logos, symbols and icons of political parties are often registered marks, and should be avoided in commercial use imagery. These icons or symbols may be suitable within editorial content. An example of such symbols are the Republican Elephant and Democratic Donkey: In US politics, the modern stylized representations of these animals are employed by

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Professional Sport Stadiums require extra consideration due to the commercial nature of such venues. Imagery of pro sport venue interiors is unsuitable for commercial use. Exterior shots may be acceptable provided the location plays a minor role and is not a main focus of the content. Content featuring pro sport venues may be suitable for

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The designs of various rugby balls are most often trademarked. Content available for commercial use that features rugby balls should either have a non-descript dress, or the shot composed in a way where the ball is nondescript nor a main focus or subject of the image. Rugby ball designs may be acceptable within content for

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Sugarloaf Cable Cars are a trademarked cableway in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. There are several trademark registrations associated with this location. Content featuring the Sugarloaf Cable Cars as the main focus or subject is unsuitable for commercial use. Skyline shots where the Sugarloaf Cable Cars are the main focus or subject are unsuitable for commercial

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Surf Life Saving holds registered trademarks in connection with their red and yellow colored flag, uniform, and other apparel. The flag and/or apparel of Surf Life Saving should be avoided in content intended for commercial use, however may be suitable within editorial content.

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The design of round tablet confection, with the impression of a heart in the middle containing writing inside the heart, is trademarked by Swizzels Matlow. These confections should not be featured within content for commercial use. Imagery of the confection may be suitable for editorial use.   

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Tabasco is a popular brand of hot sauce that has multiple trademarks. The Tabasco name, bottle and label designs are all registered trademarks of the McIlhenny Company. The bottle can be easily identified by the green label around the bottleneck, red cap, diamond shaped label and bottle with straight sides. The Tabasco bottle is not

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Located along California’s 17-Mile Drive sits a tree named The Lone Cypress. The tree is located between Cypress Point and Pebble Beach golf courses. The Pebble Beach company has registered a trademark for the likeness of this cypress, and asserts restriction on its use.  Content featuring The Lone Cypress tree is not suitable for commercial use.

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The Merlion is a registered mark of the Singapore Tourism Board and is copyright protected. Imagery of the Merlion should be avoided in commercial use content. Provided it appears in context and is not the sole focus of the imagery, content featuring the Merlion may be suitable for editorial use. 

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As a not-for-profit organisation, Australian Wool Innovation works alongside Australia’s 60,000 woolgrowers to invest in research, develop and marketing along the global wool supply chain. The Woolmark Company is a subsidiary of Australian Wool Innovation and is the owner of the iconic Woolmark logo. The Woolmark logo is the world’s best-known textile quality fibre brand, representing a

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