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Rotary Code of Policies 249<br />

January 2013<br />

Article 34. Licensing<br />

34.010. General RI Licensing Principles<br />

34.020. Granting of an RI License<br />

34.030. General Secretary’s Responsibilities<br />

34.040. Use of Rotary Marks by Rotarians<br />

34.050. Specific Limitations on Use of Rotary Marks<br />

34.060. Advertising and Marketing Limitations<br />

34.070. Miscellaneous Licensing Matters<br />

34.010. General RI Licensing Principles<br />

Rotary International shall maintain a modern, effective multi-tier licensing system that will<br />

provide high quality products and service to Rotarians worldwide, protect the integrity and<br />

authorized use of its intellectual property, as well as increase royalty revenue for RI. (June 1998<br />

Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)<br />

Source: October 1993 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 56; November 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 69<br />

34.010.1. Reproduction of the Rotary Marks<br />

When produced by licensees, the Rotary Marks must conform to the description, color<br />

and proportion specifications adopted by the Board. (November 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec.<br />

133)<br />

Source: COL 80-102; January 1956 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 94; November 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 69; Amended by November 2000 Mtg., Bd.<br />

Dec. 133<br />

34.010.2. Prohibition Against Altering Rotary Marks)<br />

Note: “Rotary Marks” are any emblems or names registered and owned by Rotary<br />

International. (See Section 33.005.<br />

The Rotary Marks should not be altered, modified or obstructed in any way, or<br />

reproduced other than in their complete form. The general secretary should strictly<br />

enforce the prohibition of licensing products that alter, modify or obstruct the Rotary<br />

Marks, including situations where the general secretary becomes aware of products that<br />

do not reproduce the Marks in their entirety. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)<br />

Source: April 1929 Mtg., Bd. Dec. IV. q; January 1956 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 94; June 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 297; November 1996 Mtg., Bd.<br />

Dec. 69<br />

34.010.3. Lapel Pins<br />

RI licenses lapel pins that alter the RI emblem in the following approved manner: A<br />

precious stone at the hub and/or designations of office or membership categories may be<br />

added only for use by club members and only when specifically authorized and listed as<br />

licensed products in the license agreement. Such alterations shall be made so as not to<br />

deface the Rotary emblem or detract from its essential dignity. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd.<br />

Dec. 348)<br />

Source: May 1962 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 183; November 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 69

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