Common use of Protection of Trademarks Clause in Contracts

Protection of Trademarks. The trademarks of HII, its subsidiaries, operating units and divisions, are assets of considerable value. However, in order to preserve their validity and value to the company, their use must comply with the rules and regulations of the governments which have granted trademark registration to certain words, name or symbols. The following general rules should be followed in all countries: - Always use trademarks in a distinctive manner, even in internal memos, such as by capitalization or by placing the word or symbol in quotes ("MAGNETORQUE"). - At the first use of the trademark in public documents such as ads, use the registration or trademark notice for the country in which the document will appear. The registration notice for the U.S. is "-Registered Trademark-" ("P&H") and the notice for a trademark that has not been registered is "-TM-" ("TORQUE-LOCK -TM-). - Only use the trademark to describe a product ("P&H Cranes"). Questions regarding trademark use, and any plans for the creation or registration of new trademarks, should be directed to the Law Department.