# 32 CFR § 507.10: Incorporation of designs or likenesses of approved designs in commercial articles

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 CFR § 507.10
- **Heading:** Incorporation of designs or likenesses of approved designs in commercial articles
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 32—National Defense > Subtitle A—Department of Defense > CHAPTER V—DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY > SUBCHAPTER A—AID OF CIVIL AUTHORITIES AND PUBLIC RELATIONS > PART 507—MANUFACTURE, SALE, WEAR, AND QUALITY CONTROL OF HERALDIC ITEMS > Subpart B—Manufacture and Sale of Decorations, Badges, and Insignia

## Text

(a) Federal law and Army policy restrict the use of military designs. The manufacture of articles for commercial sale that incorporate designs or likenesses of decorations, service medals, service ribbons, and lapel buttons is prohibited. Certain designs or likenesses of insignia, such as badges or organizational insignia, may be incorporated in articles manufactured for commercial sale, provided that the Army Trademark Licensing Program has granted permission in writing as specified in paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) The Army Trademark Licensing Program is responsible for reviewing requests for permission to incorporate certain insignia and other Army-owned marks in articles manufactured for commercial sale. Requests should be directed to the Director, Army Trademark Licensing Program, 2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 12140, Arlington, VA 22202-3934.

## Nearby sections

- [32 CFR § 507.1 § 507.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.1.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.2 § 507.2 References.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.2.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.3 § 507.3 Explanation of abbreviations and terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.3.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.4 § 507.4 Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.4.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.5 § 507.5 Statutory authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.5.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.6 § 507.6 Authority to manufacture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.6.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.7 § 507.7 Certification of controlled heraldic items.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.7.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.8 § 507.8 Authority to sell.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.8.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.9 § 507.9 Reproduction of designs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.9.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.10 § 507.10 Incorporation of designs or likenesses of approved designs in commercial articles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.10.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.11 § 507.11 Possession and wear.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.11.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.12 § 507.12 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.12.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.13 § 507.13 Controlled heraldic items.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.13.md)
- [32 CFR § 507.14 § 507.14 Articles not authorized for manufacture or commercial sale.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-507.14.md)

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