Intellectual Property Rights
Ellison Educational Equipment, Inc., doing business as Ellison.com, Sizzix.com, Sizzix.co.uk, ellisoneducation.com, ellisontrade.com and ellisonretailers.com (“Ellison” “we” “us” “our”), claims various proprietary and intellectual property rights to materials and/or products at this Site, including but not limited to, copyrights, trade marks, and patents as set out more fully below.
Also, Ellison is dedicated to providing you with a quality online experience as well as making every effort to comply with all applicable laws and maintaining conscientious business practices. Please review the following for further information in respect of our intellectual property rights.
Copyright
Website: ©2001-present Sizzix.co.uk . All rights expressly reserved.
To the extent that copyrighted content owned by other companies appears at this Site, it is used with permission. Please contact them directly regarding their usage policies.
Trade marks and trade dress
We own several trade marks and service marks (registered and used in the UK, US and other countries) which appear on this Site including but not limited to:
• SIZZIX™
• ELLISON™
• BIG SHOT™
• BIGZ™
• CREATIVE ROX™
• FRAMELITS™
• MY LIFE HANDMADE™
• SIDEKICK™
• TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS™
• THINLITS™
• TEXTURE BOUTIQUE™
• SIZZIX STUDIO™
Our rights also extend to trade marks and service marks in the form of logos, icons, product marks and slogans.
In addition, we are the proprietor of this Site’s “overall look and feel” and other brand indicia are, in whole or in part, our trade dress including the design, layout, look, appearance, and graphics.
We take great care in the development and protection of our trade marks, service marks and trade dress and reserve all rights of ownership therein.
Use of Company Logos
use of Our Trade marks
When using product marks in publications that will be distributed in the United States, include the appropriate TM, SM, or ® symbol on first use. For publications that will be distributed outside the United States, including the United Kingdom, when using a registered trade mark, the TM or ® symbol should be used for each reference.
Remember that trade marks are adjectives and cannot be made plural or possessive.
No part of this website may be reproduced, redistributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without our prior written permission of, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses permitted by UK trade mark and copyright law.
Fair use of Product Trade marks
“Fair use” and descriptive use of trade marks allow third parties to make reference (text ONLY) to product names. The following guidelines are published to ensure proper use and reference to product names. While fair use allows use of or reference to product names, it is necessary that the usage be truthful, not disparaging, and does not mislead the public. You must be clear and accurate as to the nature of the relationship between our Company and your company, its products or services. Use of Sizzix product names by third parties is allowed when specifically referring to Company products.
Example:
The Sizzix® Big Shot® shape-cutting and embossing machine is available at a craft store near you. The Sizzix® and Big Shot® trade marks are the property of Ellison Educational Equipment, Inc, registered in the US, UK and other countries.
Third Party Trade marks that appear at this Website
Patents
disclaimer
The information contained on this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Ellison Educational Equipment, Inc., and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose.
Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.