Trademark and copyright

"Incoterms" is a trademark of the International Chamber of Commerce, registered in several countries.

The text of the Incoterms rules in whole or in part is subject to ICC's copyright. The copyright covers the Introduction, the Preambles or Guidance Notes, and the Seller's and Buyer's Obligations. Other related ICC publications, in printed or electronic form, are also subject to copyright.

ICC protects its trademark and copyright ownership. Only the original texts of Incoterms rules are to be considered as authoritative for incorporation into sales contracts.

Criteria for citing

When quoting Incoterms rules correctly - for example "FCA [place] Incoterms 2000" - traders throughout the world are referring to the same set of rules. This is one essential reason why ICC is vigilant in protecting its copyright.

ICC may authorize the reproduction of the text of the Incoterms rules in whole or in part in printed or electronic form. These will normally include payment of a fee. 

Authorization will not be given for reproduction of Incoterms rules on the Internet, either in the official English-language version or an authorized translation 

Permission to reproduce in whole or in part any authorized translation of Incoterms rules and related publications must be obtained from the relevant ICC national committee. For example, ICC Deutschland may authorize the reproduction of the German translation of Incoterms 2000 subject to its own conditions, which will normally include payment. 

For information or request concerning reproduction of the English or French editions, click here

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To view the rules on the correct usage of the Incoterms trademark, click here