2.2.9.4 Use of modified version of the logo

Several Cochrane entities use a modified version of The Cochrane Collaboration’s logo (for example, by changing the diamond into a local item when advertising Cochrane Colloquia, or putting the name of their entity under the symbol). This is permitted, but the ® must not be used on modified versions, and sponsors’ names must not be included within the words under the symbol. In addition, the Cochrane Collaboration Steering Group strongly recommends that the official logo (i.e. the symbol and THE COCHRANE COLLABORATION ® underneath it) is also included on all documents using any modified version of the logo. This policy should be implemented by entities when replenishing their current stock of materials bearing a modified version of The Cochrane Collaboration logo. If offence is caused to anyone by the use of a modified logo, or if an official document does not bear the official logo, The Cochrane Operations Unit should be informed (secretariat@cochrane.org). Other aspects of The Cochrane Collaboration’s policy on the use of the logo and downloadable files containing the logo are available from www.cochrane.org/logo