When can I use another company's logo on my website?

With reposting, remixing and retweeting, it has become increasingly easy to use or display someone else's work on your website. However, when you use a company's logo on your website, you risk infringing its intellectual property rights. Nevertheless, certain situations allow you to use someone else's work without their permission. This article will explain when you can use another company's logo and where you need permission before doing so.

What is Someone Else's Intellectual Property?

It can be difficult to determine ownership of intellectual property (IP). IP refers to creations of the mind and can range from written material to images and logos. A logo can be registered as a trade mark but may also have copyright protection in certain circumstances.