Effective Date: September 11, 2025
Last Updated: September 11, 2025
This page explains how the name and brand assets of BestLawyersInUnitedStates.com may be referenced, and how third-party trademarks are treated on our website. Please read this together with our Terms of Use, Disclaimer, DMCA Notice and Takedown Policy, and Privacy Policy.
1) Our site name and brand
“BestLawyersInUnitedStates.com” is our site name. All associated logos, icons, layouts, and design elements that identify our service are protected by intellectual property laws in the United States. You may not copy, imitate, or use our brand assets without written permission.
2) Important non-affiliation statement
BestLawyersInUnitedStates.com is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Best Lawyers® or Woodward/White, Inc. The similarity in wording is descriptive of our coverage of lawyers in the United States, it is not a claim of association with the Best Lawyers® brand or with bestlawyers.com.
3) Fair use and referencing our site
You may make factual, nominative references to “BestLawyersInUnitedStates.com” when necessary to describe our website, for example in news coverage, academic work, or directory comparisons, provided that
- The reference is truthful and not misleading
- Only the amount of our name or logo reasonably necessary is used
- There is no suggestion of sponsorship, partnership, or endorsement
If you are unsure whether your use qualifies, contact us before publishing.
4) Use of our logo and brand assets
Do not use our logo, icons, or branded graphics without prior written permission. This includes
- Adding our logo to your website, social media, ads, or app interface
- Creating modified or look-alike versions of our logo
- Using our brand in product names, domain names, usernames, or app titles
To request permission, email admin@bestlawyersinunitedstates.com with a mockup and a description of the proposed use.
5) Domain names, social handles, and impersonation
Do not register domain names, social media accounts, or app listings that include our brand or confusingly similar variations. Impersonation or passing off is prohibited. We may pursue remedies under the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and platform policies.
6) Third-party trademarks
Attorney and law firm names, logos, and service marks displayed on this site are the property of their respective owners. Third-party marks are used for identification and informational purposes only. Their appearance does not indicate sponsorship or endorsement by BestLawyersInUnitedStates.com, and our mention of a brand does not grant any license to you.
7) User-submitted content and logos
Users and firms are responsible for ensuring they have rights to any logos, photos, or graphics they upload. By submitting assets, you represent that you own the rights or have permission to use them, and you grant us a license to host and display them in connection with the site. See the rules in our Reviews and Community Guidelines.
8) Reporting trademark concerns
If you believe content on our site infringes your trademark, contact admin@bestlawyersinunitedstates.com with
- Your name and organization
- The trademark at issue, registration number if available
- The URL of the page where the mark appears
- An explanation of why the use is infringing or misleading
We will review in a timely manner. If your concern also involves copyrighted material, follow the steps in our DMCA Notice and Takedown Policy.
9) Prohibited brand uses, examples
- Using our name or logo in a way that suggests partnership or endorsement
- Styling your graphics to mimic our interface to cause confusion
- Selling merchandise that uses our brand without permission
- Placing our logo in paid ads for your services
10) Updates to this notice
We may update this page as our brand assets evolve or as laws change. The date at the top reflects the latest revision.