--- title: "TYPO3 Trademark Usage: What’s Allowed and What’s Not" url: "https://news.typo3.com/article/typo3-trademark-usage-whats-allowed-and-whats-not-1" description: Clear guidelines to support your TYPO3 activities — and protect the brand we all share image: "https://news.typo3.com/_assets/d1e01514e4c4a5b3147940fa2ec50682/Images/og-image-news.jpg" date: 2026-06-11 modified: 2026-06-11 categories: - The Project - "Showcase & Success" --- # TYPO3 Trademark Usage: What’s Allowed and What’s Not - [The Project](https://news.typo3.com/article/category/the-project) - [Showcase & Success](https://news.typo3.com/article/category/showcase-success) TYPO3 Trademark Usage: What’s Allowed and What’s Not ==================================================== 20 May 2025 ![](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/0/csm_Trademark_1200x627_LAY01_e050750d60.webp) Clear guidelines to support your TYPO3 activities — and protect the brand we all share - ![](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/8/csm_Ric_van_Westhreenen_3cb6b98f5e.webp)[Ric van Westhreenen](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/ric-van-westhreenen) The TYPO3 name is more than a label — it represents a global open-source community, a rock-solid CMS, and decades of shared innovation. As the TYPO3 ecosystem continues to grow, we want to make sure everyone uses the TYPO3 name respectfully and correctly — in ways that reflect well on all of us. Here’s a simple, updated overview of what you can do, what’s only for TYPO3 Association members, and what’s not allowed at all. What You Can Do — No Membership Required ------------------------------------------ You’re free to describe your services, experience, or products using the word “TYPO3”, as long as: - You’re speaking factually - You’re not claiming endorsement or pretending to be official - You’re not using “TYPO3” as your brand name **Examples that are perfectly fine:** - ✔ “We offer TYPO3 development services.” - ✔ “10+ years of experience with TYPO3.” - ✔ “Our team builds government websites using TYPO3.” - ✔ “This tutorial is for TYPO3 integrators.” No membership required — we *encourage* this kind of open, descriptive use. What You Can’t Do — Even if You’re a Member of the TYPO3 Association ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To protect the TYPO3 trademark, the following is not allowed for anyone (not even Gold or Platinum members): - Use “TYPO3” in your company name, product name, or domain - Examples: TYPO3Experts.com, TYPO3 Cloud Hosting, TYPO3 Toolkit - Use “TYPO3” in your social media handles or page titles - Examples: @TYPO3HostingNL, TYPO3 Services Berlin, TYPO3 Plugin Studio - Use “TYPO3” in ways that discredit the CMS or spread misleading information - Examples: Ads or articles like “TYPO3 is broken — switch to X”, or “Don’t use TYPO3” If you’ve done any of the above unintentionally, no worries — just adjust and move forward. We’re here to help clarify what’s OK. What’s Reserved for Gold & Platinum Members and TYPO3 Partners -------------------------------------------------------------------- To support our ecosystem’s sustainability, some rights are only available to TYPO3 Association members at the Gold level or higher or TYPO3 Company Partners. Those may: - ✔ Use the TYPO3 logo (shield icon) in printed marketing materials - ✔ Run paid ads mentioning TYPO3 (e.g. Google Ads, Facebook campaigns) If you’re not a Gold+ member and want these rights: [Join or upgrade your membership](https://typo3.org/project/association/membership) Why This Matters ------------------ The TYPO3 name is a trademark. That means we all share the responsibility of keeping it trusted, consistent, and respected — so it continues to grow in value for clients, users, and contributors worldwide. We’ve updated our [trademark usage guidelines](https://typo3.org/project/brand/trademarks) to make them easy to understand. Please review them if you’re a service provider, agency, or active community member. Questions? Not Sure About Something? -------------------------------------- If you’re unsure whether your current use of the TYPO3 name or logo is allowed, or if you’ve seen something questionable out there, reach out. Contact: [Read the Trademark Guidelines](https://docs.typo3.org/m/typo3/tutorial-getting-started/13.4/en-us/Index.html#start) ![](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/8/csm_Trademark_body_image_1200x627_LAY01_521cd72f8e.webp) ![](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/6/c/csm_TYPO3_TRADEMARK_Header_org_LAY01_Kopie_7f452896ce.webp) ![3D illustration of a TYPO3 interface card surrounded by media, text, check, and close icons on a dark background.](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/5/b/csm_TYPO3_TRADEMARK_Header_org_LAY01_cropped_4a450de57d.webp) ![](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/8/csm_Ric_van_Westhreenen_a609dbe3a3.webp) About the Author [Ric van Westhreenen](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/ric-van-westhreenen) Ric van Westhreenen is a strategic program manager in IAM, compliance, and AI governance, with 15+ years of experience in regulated enterprise environments. He is currently IAM Enablement Team Lead for the Dutch organisation of Royal Ahold Delhaize, driving a major IAM transformation program. Previously, he led the IAM program at Vattenfall and contributed to the enterprise IAM transformation at T-Mobile Netherlands. Ric is Prosci® Certified and completed the AIGP (AI Governance Professional) training in 2025. He serves on the Supervisory Board of TYPO3 GmbH, was Vice President of the TYPO3 Association from 2013 to 2020, and holds global responsibility for the TYPO3 trademark. [More posts by this author](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/ric-van-westhreenen) Additional contributors ----------------------- - Reviewer - ![](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/e/csm_typo3-team__56_d96a98e29d.webp)Luisa Sofie Faßbender