HL7 Trademark Guidelines

Before using an HL7 trademarked logo, permission must be requested by visiting https://www.hl7.org/community-use/index.cfm. Once permission is granted and the logo files have been received, the guidelines below must be followed.

Identifying HL7 and HL7 Products

All materials developed for HL7 should clearly identify HL7 and the HL7 website URL. In addition, HL7 holds a number of registered trademarks which must be identified.

Name

When referring to our organization, there are two acceptable formats:
- The full name: Health Level Seven® International
- The acronym: HL7
Whenever writing copy about our organization, please make sure the first mention reads:
- “Health Level Seven® (HL7®) International”
After the full name has been used, subsequent references may use just the initials: “HL7”
IMPORTANT: Do not use “Health Level 7” or any other expression.

URL

Our preferred format: HL7.org

Trademarks

Whenever using an HL7 graphic that includes a registered trademark symbol, a trademark statement must be placed near the first use of that graphic. For example:

®Health Level Seven, HL7, CDA, FHIR and the FHIR [FLAME DESIGN] are registered trademarks of Health Level Seven International, registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. These trademarks are used with the permission of HL7 and the use of these trademarks does not constitute HL7’s approval or endorsement.

Identifying HL7 Products Names

Whenever writing copy about HL7 product names referenced in this guide, please ensure that you first list out the product’s full name for the first mention.
For example:
• HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (HL7 FHIR®)
• HL7 Clinical Document Architecture (HL7 CDA®)
• HL7 Version 2 (HL7 V2)
After the full name has been used, subsequent references may use the acronyms:
• FHIR
• CDA
• V2
Whenever these trademarked products are mentioned, the trademark statement at left must accompany it somewhere in the document. For detailed information see “Guide to Using HL7 Trademarks” at https://www.HL7.org/legal/trademarks.cfm

Minimum width

The logo minimum width for print is 30 mm wide.
The logo minimum width for screen use is 100 pixels wide.

Do not change the logo form in any way

Derivative versions of the HL7® International logo are generally prohibited, as they dilute the brand identity. The logo must stand alone and may not be combined with any other object, including but not limited to other logos, words, graphics, photos, slogans, numbers, design features, or symbols. The logo may not be animated, morphed, or otherwise distorted in perspective or appearance. Do not approximate or re-create the logos. Please request original logo files from HL7 at https://www.HL7.org/community-use/index.cfm

Minimum width

The logo minimum width for print is 30 mm wide.
The logo minimum width for screen use is 75 pixels wide.

Do not change the logo form in any way

Derivative versions of the HL7® FHIR® logo are generally prohibited, as they dilute the brand identity. The logo must stand alone and may not be combined with any other object, including but not limited to other logos, words, graphics, photos, slogans, numbers, design features, or symbols. The logo may not be animated, morphed, or otherwise distorted in perspective or appearance. Do not approximate or re-create the logos. Please request original logo files from HL7 at https://www.HL7.org/community-use/index.cfm