ILDA member usage of logos

Use of ILDA's name and logo by members

We encourage ILDA Members to advertise their membership. Use the ILDA Member logo to let the world know that you are a laser professional, supporting safe and effective shows, and that you subscribe to the ILDA Code of Ethics.

ILDA logo usage

The ILDA logo is a trademark which is reserved for use by ILDA, for official ILDA business. It cannot be used for products, companies, individuals or other non-ILDA purposes.

"ILDA Member" logo usage

Current, paid-up ILDA Members are permitted to use "ILDA Member" logos such as the one shown at right, to indicate their membership. We have provided logo artwork on the member information page.

ILDA logos -- permitted and prohibited uses

Here are examples of permitted and prohibited uses of the ILDA and ILDA Member logos. If you have specific questions, contact the Executive Director.

Logo usage by ILDA Corporate and Nonprofit Members

It IS permitted for Corporate and Nonprofit members to use the ILDA Member logo on advertisting, brochures, websites and other promotional material. The logo must be used only to indicate membership, as discussed below.

Logo usage by ILDA Individual and Student Members

It IS permitted for Individual or Student members to use the ILDA Member logo on personal websites or other non-commercial material or purposes.
It IS permitted for Individual and Student members to use the ILDA Member logo if you are a freelancer selling your own services, in a one-person company or consultancy.
It IS NOT permitted for Individual or Student members to use the ILDA Member logo for selling products, or for selling services of a company with more than one person, or for other commercial material or purposes. This is because these two categories of membership are not for commercial (selling/promotional) use.

Do not use logos after ILDA Membership has expired

It IS NOT permitted to continue to use the ILDA Member logo once membership has expired. (Of course, we hope members will renew each year and not have to worry about this!)
If membership has expired, the logo must be removed from websites and any new material printed or produced after expiration. It is acceptable to continue to use old printed material within a reasonable time such as one to two years after membershp expiration.

Do not use logos for products or advertising

It IS NOT permitted to put any ILDA logo on a product or advertising for a product, unless
     1) it is the ILDA Member logo
     AND
     2) it is next to the ILDA member's name, thus clearly indicating that the ILDA Member logo goes with the member's name and not with the product.
It IS NOT permitted to use any ILDA logo or ILDA's name to imply that a product is somehow approved or certified by ILDA.
It IS NOT permitted to use any ILDA logo to indicate a product has an ILDA-compatible connector. This is an unapproved use of the logo with a product. (You CAN state in text that the connector is "ILDA compatible" with a small "c" on "compatible". See below.)

"ILDA" name usage

Anyone may use the name "ILDA" in a general way related to the association. But it is not permitted to use the name ILDA in a specific way to imply a particular product or approval, or as part of a domain name used commercially.

ILDA has taken action against infringing companies, including having multiple auctions pulled from eBay under the Verified Rights Owner program. We will also use ICANN's UDRP procedure to revoke domain names infringing on ILDA's rights.

It IS acceptable to state in text that a product has "an ILDA-compatible connector" -- this is a general use of the association's name. Note that the "c" in "compatible" must be lower case.
It IS NOT permitted to state that a connector is "ILDA Compatible" -- this is a specific use where the capital "C" implies that there is some sort of official compatibility certificate or program.
It IS NOT permitted to use the name "ILDA" in association with third-party products or services. A name such as "ILDALASER" or "ILDA SHOW SOFTWARE" would not be permitted. Any exceptions to this policy would need approval in writing from ILDA for the usage.
It IS NOT permitted to use domain names that include "ILDA", such as ILDALASER.COM or MYILDA.COM if the websites are used to promote commercial lasershow-related activities or if they imply approval or control by ILDA.
This falls under the ICANN UDRP section 4.b.iv ("creating a likelihood of confusion ... as to the source sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement of your website")
It IS permitted to use domain names that include "ILDA" if they are primarily non-commercial, such as links to various lasershow-related resources, and if it is clear that the domains are not sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by the International Laser Display Association.
The domain usage must conform to ICANN UDRP policies, specifically sections 4.a and 4.b.

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No reproduction of text or images on this site is allowed without written permission of ILDA or other copyright holder(s). "ILDA" and the ILDA logo are trademarks of the International Laser Display Association.

ILDA WEBSITE AT-A-GLANCE

Most-used website pages

Home page
What's new with ILDA (latest news)
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Become a Member (for non-members)
Become Accredited (for laser show companies)
Renew for this year (for Members)
Member Management website
Contact us (address, phone, etc.)
Safety links & articles

For laser show clients

Find a laser display company:
      Directory of ILDA Accredited Professionals
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      Directory of ILDA Members, alphabetical
      Directory of ILDA Members, geographical
      Directory of ILDA Members, searchable database
      Members new & renewed for 2012
          2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
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      Submit an inquiry about a specific project
      Why hire an ILDA-related company
      Contact ILDA

See our Members' work:
      Places to see laser shows
      Latest shows and projects
      New products and services
      Press releases from our members
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     Sign up for Laserist list email
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      Laser art book: "World of Manick Sorcar"
      Articles by and about ILDA

Why use lasers:
      Complete Guide to Laser Shows
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      Why lasers?
      Atmospheric beam effects
      Animated graphics
      The show
     Technology

Consumer protection:
     ILDA Accreditation helps ensure qualifications
      ILDA Code of Ethics protects you
      Ethics Complaint Form (file a complaint)
      Ethics Complaint List (active complaints)
      What does it mean that a company is an ILDA Member?
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     Internet and eBay fraud warning
      Safety links & articles
      Laser effects on cameras and camcorders
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     Are you being harassed by lasers?
     For laser pointers:
        Safety warning: "DVD Laser Flashlight Hack"
        Laser Pointer Safety website

Inquiries and referrals (find a company, book a show, ask a question)

For all laserists

Become an ILDA Member
ILDA Pro (IAPLC) accreditation
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Laser Safety Officer course
Online Store website
ILDA mailing lists:
ILDA and Laserist mailing lists
ILDA BuySell mailing list
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Safety links & articles
Technical standards
Links to related sites

For ILDA members

Membership benefits:
      Networking
      Membership listings
      Annual Conference
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      Use the ILDA Member logo
      Enter the ILDA Awards
      Receive inquiries
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      Member Discount Program
    Insurance
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      Help set standards
     Access to ILDA Standards
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      Work on committees
      Ethics Committee
     Input to regulatory agencies
      "Self-help"

Member Discount Program
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Ethics and business:
      Code of Ethics
      Code of Business Practice
      Code of Bus. Pr. FAQ
      Ethics Complaint Form
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      Intellectual property tips
      2010 warning - OpenGL artware piracy

Accreditation & certification programs
      Overview
      Required elements
      "ILDA Professional" IAPLC program

Laser safety basics

About ILDA

Contact us
Permission to reprint ILDA material
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What we do:
     Our mission
     Protecting the industry
     What does it mean that a company is an ILDA Member?
    ILDA's power and limits
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     Articles by and about ILDA

Board, Executive Director & committees:
      Board and Executive Director
      Board duties
      Running and voting for the Board
      Committees
      Volunteer opportunities
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     ILDA's power and limits

Our history:
     Founding meeting, 1986
     Founding Members, 1986
   ILDA timeline, 1986-present
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     List of past ILDA Award winners
     List of past ILDA Conferences
     List of past Board members
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     Current "What's new" page (for this year)
     Past "What's new" pages:
            2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
            2007 2006

The ILDA Conference

Nov 2013, Aalen, Germany
Future conferences

Previous conferences:
     2012 Nov., San Antonio, Texas
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     2011 Nov., Moscow
          Post-conference report
     Pre-conference information:
          Overview, registration, attendees
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    2010 Sept., cruise #2 from Miami
          Tim Walsh's diary
         Attendees
          Pre-conference information:
               Overview and registration
               Reservations and travel
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      2009 June, Amsterdam
          Overview and photos
          Technology Workshop
           Pre-conference information:
               ILDA Member registration
               Non-member registration
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     2008 Sept., cruise from Miami
            Post-conference report
            Tim Walsh's diary
            Attendees
            Pre-conference information:
                Overview
                Photo preview
                Reservations and getting there
                Conference registration
                Sponsorship opportunities
                Logo contest (deadline 6/30)
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     2007 March, Heshan, China:
           About the 2007 Conference
           List of attendees
      2006 March, Rimini, Italy
      List of past conferences

About conferences:
Conferences: A general overview
Conference hosting guide

The ILDA Awards

2013 Award winners
2012 Award winners

Previous ILDA Award winners
     List of all artistic & tech winners
     List of all Career Achievement Award winners
    Winners by year:
                              2013   2012 2011
          2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
          2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
          2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
          1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
          1990 1989 1988

Awards overview
Judging guidelines
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2013 entry forms
2012 entry forms
2011 entry forms
ILDA Award trophy photos (Members only)

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