Brand Guidelines & Corporate Design

Brand Manual

Mandatory rules for the use of SourceWeb® trademarks
This document sets out the legally binding instructions for the proper use of our brand and corporate design elements.

Compliant. Authorised. Protected.

Corporate design manual

Mandatory provisions for the use of SourceWeb® trademarks

This manual applies to all individuals, companies, and institutions that intend to use or display the SourceWeb® trademark and visual identity.

The trademark may only be used within the authorised scope in accordance with trademark law and the relevant international treaties (notably the TRIPS Agreement). Any breach of these guidelines will be enforced under civil law.

Key trademark guidelines

Legally binding rules for correct usage

Authorised use

Reference to SourceWeb, its group companies, divisions, or original products.

Prohibited use

No use without written approval or outside the licensed purpose.

Enforcement

Violations are treated as trademark infringements and prosecuted.

Licence agreement

Written licence required for any commercial use.

Trademark protection

Trademark protection

International registration and legal enforcement

The SourceWeb® trademark is internationally registered and fully protected by trademark law and relevant international agreements.

Registered trademark: SourceWeb® is a registered mark of the SourceWeb Group
International protection: Rights enforced across all relevant jurisdictions
Legal enforcement: Active prosecution of trademark violations

Frequently asked questions

Answers about licences, usage, and legal aspects

The trademark may only be used when it refers to the SourceWeb Group, its entities, departments, or genuine products, or when a written trademark licence has been granted.

Editorial coverage usually does not require a licence provided the trademark is used within the limits of press freedom and without creating confusion.

Violations are treated as trademark infringements by the SourceWeb Group. Remedies include cease-and-desist claims, damages, and formal notices.

Please contact our legal department. We review each request and, if approved, provide a written licensing agreement.

No. The SourceWeb® logo must always be used in its original form and in accordance with the design specifications.

Brand manual

Download the full brand manual or contact us for legal questions regarding trademark usage.