Is the London Underground trademarked?

The London Underground Sign and the slogan “Mind the Gap” are registered trademarks owned by Transport for London (TFL). Generally speaking, the marks of Transport London should be avoided in content for commercial use.

Is it legal to take the tube?

The official rules state that you may only bring on the tube “personal luggage that you are able to carry yourself, including on stairs”, so all those people that have to take their huge suitcase down the lift technically aren’t allowed it. That would be a major pain if enforced though.

Can you take the Tube in London?

The London Underground rail network, also called “the Tube”, is a great way to travel to, from and around central London. Read advice on how to navigate it easily and master the London Underground public transport. The Underground is divided into nine zones: central London is covered by zone 1. There are 11 Tube lines.

Can you take photos on London Underground?

– You are free to take photographs for your personal use. – Flash photography is not permitted. – Additional lighting equipment is not permitted. – You must not photograph any illegal behaviour, such as graffiti, begging, unlicensed busking or anything that may show TFL and its staff in a bad light.

Is the Underground logo copyright?

The roundel design first appeared at Underground stations in the early 1900s. Please refer to our design standards. Note that simply changing the colours will not alter the fact that the circle and bar shape of the TfL family of logos is a registered trade mark and therefore protected under the 1994 Trade Marks Act.

Who designed the typeface for the London Underground?

Edward Johnston
Johnston was originally created for printing (with a planned height of 1 inch or 2.5 cm), but it rapidly became used for the enamel station signs of the Underground system as well….Johnston (typeface)