How EMBL presents itself visually to the public
Depending on its use and on production technologies, different versions in colour, black, and white are available.
The EMBL logo is protected under the Paris Convention, which protects names and logos of intergovernmental organisations. You may not use or reproduce the logo without EMBL’s explicit consent. For further details please see here.
Make sure the EMBL logo is always applied according to its terms and conditions and EMBL logo guidelines.
Recommendation: Check with the Design team that the EMBL logo is correctly applied in designs or content before moving to production.
The EMBL logo is made up of two elements:
The word and image marks together make up the EMBL logo. The image mark may be used by itself in certain circumstances. The word mark must not be used by itself.
The word mark may not be used independently, it is only valid as a component of the logo.
Where the product is an EMBL product, the EMBL logo should be aligned to the top and right of the product, where possible.
The EMBL logo should be aligned to the top and right of EMBL products
On digital products where the logo is a navigational element, it should be aligned at the top and left of the interface. On digital products where the EMBL logo is a link it should always link to www.embl.org
The EMBL logo should be aligned to the top and left of EMBL digital products
Where the EMBL logo is a link it should always point to www.embl.org
There are four variations of the EMBL logo and the EMBL image mark:
The colour version of the logo or image mark should be used where possible. They may only be used on a plain white background.
The colour version of the logo or image mark may only be used on a plain white background.
The white text colour version of the logo should only be used for co-branding when other logos are coloured as well. This logo version may only be used on black background.
Only used for co-branding when with other coloured logos on black background.
The black monochrome version of the EMBL logo is intended for use on light backgrounds, and may be used over images or textures, providing that there is sufficient contrast for it to be easily seen and identified.
The white version of the EMBL logo is intended for use on dark backgrounds, and may be used over images or textures, providing that there is sufficient contrast for it to be easily seen and identified. It may also be used on surfaces that are opaque, such as glass.
The EMBL logo should have free space around it, so that it does not touch adjacent elements or the side of the medium. This space should be equivalent to at least the height of the letter E in the word mark.
The EMBL logo must have adequate space to separate it from the edge of the paper or other medium, and from adjacent elements.
The EMBL logo should appear large enough that:
The minimum width of the logo is 30 pixels or 15 mm in print.
The logo must have a minimum width of 30 pixels on screen or 15 mm in print.
By using the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (“EMBL”) trademarks, names and logos, you accept and agree to comply with the terms set forth. You further acknowledge that EMBL reserves the right to cancel, modify or change these terms at any time at its sole discretion without notice, and that your continued use of the EMBL trademarks, names and logos will constitute your consent to such cancellations, modifications or changes.
You acknowledge that EMBL may take action against unauthorised or infringing use or use that does not conform to these terms.
You acknowledge that all rights to the EMBL trademarks, names and logos are the exclusive property of EMBL, and all goodwill generated through your use of the EMBL trademarks, names and logos will inure to the sole benefit of EMBL.
You may not use the EMBL trademarks, names and logos to refer to any product or service other than offered or provided by EMBL. You may not use the EMBL trademarks, names and logos as your own, and you may not incorporate the EMBL trademarks, names and logos into your own products or services.
You may not alter the EMBL trademarks, names and logos in any manner, including, but not limited to, changing the proportion, colour or shape of the EMBL trademarks, names and logos, or adding or removing any elements from the EMBL trademarks, names and logos.
You acknowledge that except for the limited right to use the EMBL trademarks, names and logos for the specified purposes under these terms, no other rights are granted, by implication or otherwise.
You may not use the EMBL trademarks, names and logos in any manner that implies sponsorship or endorsement by EMBL. You may not use the EMBL trademarks, names and logos in a way that suggests a common, descriptive or generic meaning.
Only use EMBL’s name or logo according to EMBL’s brand guidelines.
Correct as of March 2020
Thank you for reading our guidelines. Please note, by downloading our logo you agree to the Terms and Conditions set out above and to check all uses of the logo with the EMBL Creative team. This download box includes all EMBL logo versions for off- and online production.
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