Major Updates to Trademark and Logo Guidelines--November 2009

Changes for Cables Effective Immediately

Adopters may no longer use HDMI version numbers in the labeling, packaging, or promotion of any cable product. This is effective immediately for any references to the HDMI Specification Version 1.4, and Adopters have a one-year grace period for removing references to earlier versions of the HDMI specification when describing their cables.

Limited Use of Version Numbers for Non-Cable Products

Effective as of January 1, 2012, all non-cable products cannot make any reference to HDMI version numbers. Until that time Adopters can use HDMI version numbers only when the feature or features associated with that HDMI version number is clearly specified. For instance, a manufacturer can describe a product as featuring "HDMI® v.1.4 with Audio Return Channel and HDMI Ethernet Channel," but may not describe a product as being "HDMI® v.1.4 compliant."

New Cable Labeling Requirements

With the release of the HDMI Specification Version 1.4, there are five cable types, all with different capabilities and performance characteristics. To help ensure that retailers, installers, and consumers easily identify the right cable for the right application, the cable type name must be clearly marked on every cable.

In addition, HDMI Licensing, LLC has created a set of distinctive cable type logos to be used in cable packaging, designed to provide quick visual identification of the cable type and help avoid any mix-ups.

All cables must labeled as one of the five types listed below:


Standard HDMI Cable	Standard HDMI Cable with Ethernet	Standard Automotive HDMI Cable


High Speed HDMI Cable	High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet

HDMI Licensing, LLC has created a Cable Production and Usage Guideline, and variety of print-ready cable label options to help Adopters with the transition. They are available on the Adopter Extranet or by downloading below.

Please review these guidelines carefully before you incorporate the HDMI Mark into your product or related support materials. If you have any questions concerning your use of the HDMI Mark, please contact trademark@hdmi.org.

Adopted Trademark and Logo Usage Guidelines (November, 2009) (PDF) »

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