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Logo Design Agreement

Commission a logo with clear formats, revisions, source-file delivery, ownership, and trademark-clearance responsibilities.

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Is this the right contract for a logo project?

Use this agreement when hiring a designer to create a logo or brand identity. Agree on the concepts, revisions, finished files, and ownership. Specify any trademark search work separately.

Good fit for

  • Designers creating a logo or visual identity
  • Businesses commissioning final logo assets
  • Parties clarifying source files and any limited clearance work

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What's Inside This Contract

Design and feedback

Sets the logo concepts, revisions, and how the client approves the design.

Finished files

Describes the versions, formats, and files the designer will deliver.

Ownership and licenses

Sets ownership under the chosen terms, including any restrictions on fonts or other licensed material.

Trademark searches

Records any agreed search work. It does not guarantee trademark registration or provide a legal opinion.

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Before you start

It helps to have these details on hand before you create your contract:

  • Logo concepts and final asset list
  • Revision rounds, formats, and delivery specifications
  • Whether source files are included
  • Fonts and other licensed components
  • Whether any limited trademark search work is included

Points Worth Negotiating

  • Concepts: agree how many starting designs and revision rounds the price includes.
  • Files: list the versions and editable files needed for print, websites, and other planned uses.
  • Trademark searches: specify any searches the designer will perform rather than assuming they are included.
  • Fonts and artwork: check licenses before choosing a design the client may not be allowed to use as planned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this agreement guarantee the logo can be registered as a trademark?
No. Any search work is limited to what you expressly agree. The agreement does not guarantee registration or provide a legal opinion about whether the logo infringes someone else's rights.
Are stock fonts and components transferred to the client?
They remain subject to third-party license restrictions. Identify them and check whether their terms fit the planned use.
Does the logo designer deliver editable source files?
The form separately addresses editable source or project files. Confirm the selection and format requirements.
What are common warning signs in a logo design agreement?

These are common issues to watch for in any logo design agreement:

  • The agreement is treated as a guarantee of trademark registration
  • No one checks rights for fonts or licensed components
  • Final files and revision count are unspecified
  • Source files are assumed included without selection

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