The Technical Wiki

The Technical Wiki is designed to facilitate collaboration among our members in developing a common resource of knowledge about intellectual property, privacy and property rights that impact our industry. It is important to understand that the Wiki is a work-in-progress and that the information contained herein is not intended to be a complete understanding of applicable IP issues. That is not to say that you will not find valuable and accurate information here; much of the time you will. However, your use of this Wiki is provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind, and iStock does not represent or warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate or free from error. It is also important to understand that the application of the information set out in the Wiki may differ depending on the manner of licensing of your content-royalty free, rights managed, editorial or otherwise-and the context in which your content is used.


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Smiley Face


Feb 2/10 - Logos & Trademarks
The Smiley Face Icon is a registered trademark owned by Smiley World. We cannot accept these into the collection (Round yellow face, oval eyes and smile with the ticks on the ends). Other smiley faces, sad or other expressions may be acceptable at this time.

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The Burj Khalifa


Feb 1/10 - Buildings, Monuments & Landmarks
The Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the tallest man-made structure in the world.

Any imagery where the hotel is either isolated, or the main focus of the image should not be submitted to the RF collection.

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Spinning/Spin/Spinner etc


Jan 30/10 - Logos & Trademarks  (posted by PinkTag)
The term "Spinning", among several others, in relation to indoor cycling machines is a registered trademark /copyrighted brand name of Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.

Legal and Trademark Notice for terms: Spinning/Spin etc

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PacMan


Jan 21/10 - Logos & Trademarks  (posted by PinkTag)
PacMan, the name and character, are marks owned by Namco Ltd. These marks should be removed for any imagery submitted to the RF collection.

PACMAN copyright info

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London Underground Map and Logo


Jan 4/10 - Logos & Trademarks  (posted by PinkTag)
London underground tube and bus map.

Their web site states that permission is required to use these copyright-protected maps.

Transport For London Web Site

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Transport For London Logo


Jan 4/10 - Logos & Trademarks  (posted by PinkTag)
The Transport for London Logo (available in various different colors as a circle with a horizontal line going through the center) is protected by strict rules and copyright.

It was first appeared in London Underground stations and is easily recognized as their logo.

Transport for London Logo

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Holocaust Memorial in Berlin


Dec 9/09 - Buildings, Monuments & Landmarks  (posted by EyeJoy)
Photography and video of the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin for commercial purposes is not permitted.

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Air Shows


Nov 30/09 - Government & Military Property
To license imagery commercially, a property release is required from any air show administrators, as well a from the specific flight team that is featured in the imagery.

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Airline Codes and Arrival Departure Boards


Nov 30/09 - Logos & Trademarks
As specific airline names are Trademarks owned by the respective corporations, abbreviations of airline names (such as those featured on airport Arrival Departure Boards) should also be treated as trademarks; For example, Air Canada [AC], American Airlines [AA], Lufthansa [LH], and British Airways [BA]. Any images of Arrival Departure Boards where the Airline Codes are visible should not be submitted to the RF collection.

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Allianz Arena


Nov 30/09 - Buildings, Monuments & Landmarks
Allianz Arena is a large stadium located in Munich, Germany. As with most stadium structures, interior photos require a property release if they are to be sold as royalty-free.

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