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dmmcwethy
 
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Default Where can I find this symbol?

There's somethng wrong with the logic here but I'm not smart enough to put my
finger right on it, BUT: Underwriter's Laboratories does a service to
consumers (whether they get paid for it is beside the point) by testing
various products to determine whether they are safe to purchase and use. The
makers of the products who have done a proper job get to proudly display the
logo of a UL in a circle (and, again, whether they pay for the right to do so
is immaterial with respect to this discussion) as this signifies that the
item is "UL Approved". I don't think it requires a mindreader to state that
U.L. wants the public to recognize that logo, become aware of what it
signifies, rely upon it, and feel reassured when they see it displayed.

I think that I take the position that when one is giving a factual account
of the features of a consumer electronics product the typing of that
registered trademark is not illegal but in that context is in fact a fair use
of it for its intended purpose. From that it logically follows that
promulgating information about how to construct the logo on a computer is not
only appropriate but something U.L. should be encouraging.

But of course I could be wrong....

dmmcwethy
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"JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote:

Excellent suggestion, Jay!

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"Jay Freedman" wrote in message
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On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 06:45:02 -0800, dmmcwethy
wrote:

In Word 2003, I need to find the symbol for Underwriter's Laboratories
(the
letters UL in a circle) to indicate that some electrical components are
"UL
approved". The Insert/Symbol approach works beautifully for the other
symbols I need (the ones for "copyright" and "trademark") but I can't find
a
font that has the "UL symbol", nor can I type a superscript U and a
subscript
L in a text box overlaid over a circle and then "group" them.

Anyone's help would be appreciated.


The symbol is a trademark of Underwriter's Laboratories Inc., so
unless you have their permission, using it in print would be illegal.
To get their permission, and presumably an electronic copy of the
mark, contact them directly at http://www.ul.com/.

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