Logo and Trademark Licensing
CN considers its trademarks to be among its most valuable assets. The CN logo reflects a strong, bold, and forward-thinking company. A powerful symbol for many decades, the CN logo was selected as one of the Top 50 Corporate Logos of All Times by a prestigious international panel of design leaders.
CN is also the custodian of numerous trademarks of railroads, both historic and contemporary, that have been brought together under the CN banner.
All CN trademarks, logos, trade names, images, and designs, including those of its constituent railroads and program-specific marks such as the Indigenous Relations logo (collectively “CN Brand Assets”), are proprietary assets owned exclusively by CN.
Any use of CN Brand Assets requires a formal licensing agreement or an authorization letter from CN. Each request will be reviewed internally on a case-by-case basis, and approval is at CN’s sole discretion.
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Indigenous Relations Logo
Our Indigenous Relations logo has been inspired by the relationships CN maintains with all Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The First Nations are represented by the eagle feather, the Métis by the infinity symbol and the Inuit by the Inukshuk. The three symbols, together with the CN logo, show the Company's commitment to developing and maintaining respectful and sustainable relationships with Indigenous Peoples across our network. CN worked with the University of Winnipeg's Indigenous Studies group to create the logo.
Use of the CN Indigenous Relations logo is subject to the same licensing and approval requirements as other CN Brand Assets. It must also conform to CN’s Indigenous Relations Graphic Guidelines and reflect CN’s values.
Use of this logo must preserve its cultural integrity and symbolic meaning. It may not be altered or used in any way that misrepresents CN’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples or implies unauthorized affiliation or endorsement.
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