Cisco often receives requests for permission to use our trademarks and logos. Cisco generally does not grant permission to use our logos, trademarks, trade dress, service marks, or slogans outside our formal relationship programs (i.e., channel partner programs, alliance programs, reseller programs, etc.)
Quick Facts
Cisco does not allow use of the Cisco name or corporate logo on third-party listings (in print or on Web sites)
As part of our no-endorsement policy Cisco does not permit use of the Cisco corporate logo on Web lists or in print to indicate that we are a client, customer, partner, or any other type of affiliate.
Cisco rarely licenses use of the corporate logo to third parties
Exceptions are made only when there is a compelling business reason for Cisco to do so.
Cisco partners use their partner program logo, not the Cisco corporate logo
Read about Cisco Relationship Logos below.
Contracts for Cisco events or tradeshows often include a provision that allows the use of the Cisco logo
Check the contract or contact your Cisco sponsor before asking for possibly redundant permission to use the Cisco corporate logo. Cisco employees should contact their events and tradeshows coordinator for assistance with logo use.
If you are working with a Cisco employee, ask him or her to request permission on your behalf
In most cases, a Cisco employee must sponsor logo requests. Working with your Cisco contact will help ensure a smooth permission process.
The first three tabs that follow contain specifically designed logos to denote the business relationships that Cisco partners or program members have with Cisco Systems. If your request is for such uses, please refer to the relevant program guidelines.
Several programs give Cisco partners opportunities to demonstrate their relationship with Cisco by using specific logos. Companies that qualify may use specified logos as stated in their partner or program agreement. For information about how to become a member of a Cisco partner program, visit the appropriate link below. For questions about use of your relationship logo, consult the usage guidelines that your company received as part of the Cisco partner agreement. If you still have questions, refer to the Partner Help URLs or use the e-mail addresses provided. Affiliation with a Cisco program does not imply the right to use the Cisco corporate logo.
To download the logo your company is qualified to use, and access guidelines about the appropriate use of the logo, go to the Cisco Channel Partner Program Logos page. You will need your Cisco.com user ID and password for access.
To apply for membership in this Cisco partner program, refer to Partner Registration in the Cisco Channel Partner Program area.
To download the logo your company is qualified to use, and access guidelines about the appropriate use of the logo, go to the "CLP Marketing" section of the Cisco Learning Partner Programs page. You will need your Cisco.com user ID and password for access. Only authorized Cisco Learning Partners have access to this page.
To download the logo your organization is qualified to use, and access guidelines about the appropriate use of the logo, go to the Cisco Entrepreneur Institute page. You will need your Entrepreneur Institute username and password for access.
Affiliation logos make it easy for customers to clearly identify companies that are implementing Cisco technology in their products or services, or are offering products and solutions that are compatible with Cisco's products. Affiliation does not imply the right to use the Cisco corporate logo.
Cisco Powered Logo
The Cisco Powered logo indicates that a qualified service operates on a network built end to end with Cisco equipment.
Download Logo. This logo is intended for use only by Cisco Powered Network Program members. You must have a Cisco user ID and password and special access to the Cisco Powered Network members-only pages. To request access to these pages, go to the Cisco Powered Network User Registration area.
Cisco Collaborative Services bring together the complementary strengths of Cisco and our qualified partners to deliver a consistently excellent service experience.
Certification logos identify certified individuals as having received specific training and certification from Cisco. For questions about the use of a certification logo, consult the guidelines that you received with your certification agreement. If you still have questions, refer to the Help links or use the e-mail address where provided.
Cisco Career Certifications Logos
The Cisco Certification logos may be used only by individuals who have passed the specific course and exam requirements for a specific certification (such as CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCDP, CCSP, CCIP, or Cisco Qualified Specialist). Individuals may hold multiple certifications but are encouraged to use only the highest-level certification logo that they have earned. These logos must be used as personal identifiers; they should not be used in an ambiguous manner, such as disassociated from the specific name of the certification holder. These logos do not indicate certification of a business or a company.
To obtain any of the following logos—CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCDP, CCSP, CCIP, or Cisco Qualified Specialist—or for questions about the use of the logos, visit the Cisco Career Certifications Tracking System in the Learning and Events area.
If you have questions about Cisco Training and Career Certification, visit the Certifications Online Support Tool to submit support requests.
Because it represents the highest quality in networking products and services, the Cisco corporate logo is valuable property of Cisco Systems. It is the most visible and recognizable expression of the Cisco brand. Cisco acknowledges the desires of third parties to show affiliation with Cisco. However, you may not use the corporate logo to imply affiliation with or endorsement by Cisco without express written permission from Cisco.
Please note that Cisco rarely licenses use of its corporate logo to third parties. Exceptions are made only when Cisco is given a compelling business reason to do so. If permission to use the logo is granted, you may use the corporate logo only for the stated purpose and in the manner for which permission is granted.
If you wish to use the Cisco corporate logo, please use our online Logo Request Tool. You will receive an automated response based on Cisco policy and in some cases directed to the appropriate Web resource. In other cases you will be asked to fill out a form for further review of your request and you will be contacted via e-mail. Please disable any pop-up blockers in your web browser before using the tool. Permission will be granted at the discretion of Cisco.
If you belong to a Cisco program (see Cisco Relationship Logos, Technology/Services Affiliation Logos or Certification Logos), please note that you have permission only to use your respective program logo. Affiliation with a Cisco program does not imply the right to use the Cisco corporate logo.
Media use of the Cisco corporate logo--If you are an accredited member of the media (press agency or journalist) please review our media logo policy.
