Use of Harvard and HSDM Names and Logos

Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) follows the Harvard Trademark Program's Use-of-Name Policies and Endorsement Guidelines as established by the Office of the Provost on behalf of the University. HSDM's Office of Communications addresses inquiries related to these policies concerning the use of the HSDM name, shield/logo or the School’s trademarks. 

Alumni use 

We understand the pride Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) alumni feel in their connection to the School, and we appreciate the many ways our graduates celebrate that lifelong affiliation.

To protect Harvard’s trademarks, the HSDM name and the Harvard and HSDM shields and logos are reserved for official Harvard use and may not be displayed on personal or business websites.

Additionally, the HSDM name, shield, and logos may not be worn on uniforms (such as scrubs or scrub caps) in private dental practices, as this may imply an affiliation with Harvard or with Harvard School of Dental Medicine clinical practices.

Alumni are welcome to reference their Harvard degree or HSDM affiliation in biographical sections or elsewhere using accurate, factual descriptions. This type of fair use is appropriate. However, Harvard shields, logos, and other insignia may not be used.

Corporate and third party use

Harvard University and Harvard School of Dental Medicine's names and logos/shields may not be used by third parties such as individuals, businesses, corporations, or other institutions in any way that either directly in indirectly suggests affiliation, partnership, or endorsement by Harvard or HSDM. 

These marks also may not be used for commercial activities, business promotion, or similar purposes, even if those ventures originated from work or ideas developed at Harvard.

Faculty and staff use

Harvard School of Dental Medicine faculty and staff members may use the HSDM name to identify themselves in their professional roles within the School and University (e.g., Jane Doe, professor of Developmental Biology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine). This includes using their faculty and staff title and the School shield/logo on letterhead, business cards and slide presentations representing their work. When using the Harvard name to identify themselves in connection with activities conducted with outside entities, faculty and staff members should assure that the Harvard name is used in a manner that does not imply University or School endorsement or responsibility for the particular activity, product, or publication involved.

Additionally, faculty or staff may not make endorsements of products or services in their Harvard capacity/role. They may give opinions or make endorsements solely in their personal capacity with an additional statement to the effect that the views represented are not official ones of the University or any of its units or officers.