Certification mark

However, a common feature of these types of marks is that they may be used by more than one person, as long as the users comply with the regulations of use or standards established by the holder.

Those regulations or standards may require that the mark be used only in connection with goods that have a particular geographical origin or specific characteristics.

The holder, which may be a private or a public entity, acts as a certifier verifying that the mark is used according to established standards.

Approvals are up to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), such as a municipal building inspector or fire prevention officer.

Trademark laws in countries, such as the United States,[8] Australia,[9] and others that provide for the filing of applications to register certificate marks also usually require the submission of regulations, which define a number of issues,[citation needed] including: The main purpose of the regulations is to protect consumers against misleading practices.