Template:PD-logo
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This image or logo only consists of typefaces, individual words, slogans, or simple geometric shapes. These are not eligible for copyright alone because they are not original enough, and thus the logo is considered to be in the public domain. See Wikipedia:Public domain § Fonts or Wikipedia:Restricted materials for more information. Please note: The public domain status of this work is only in regards to its copyright status. There may be other intellectual property restrictions protecting this image, such as trademarks or design patents if it is a logo. |
This template categorizes files into Category:Public domain files ineligible for copyright or one of its subcategories.
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Usage
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Template:PD-ineligible. |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Template:PD-text. |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Template:PD-textlogo. |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Template:PD-shape. |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Template:PD-chem. |
Use the following templates to tag images which are not eligible for copyright protection:
General | |
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{{PD-ineligible}} | Very general; it just says the image does not qualify for copyright protection as it fails to pass the threshold of originality. Use this template when there are no better options. |
More specialized | |
{{PD-simple}} | Use when:
Don't be deceived by its name! |
{{PD-logo}} | Use when:
Use {{Trademark}} along with it, when applicable. |
Very specialized | |
{{PD-shape}} | Use only when the image is a single geometric shape. |
{{PD-chem}} | Use only on raster images showing a structural formula of a chemical compound. |
{{PD-music-ineligible}} | For depiction of musical concepts or techniques, such as simple note sheets. The musical sound generated must not be eligible for copyright. |
TemplateData
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TemplateData for PD-logo
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Further reading
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