When is enough, enough.

[InquisitiveScouter]

10 hours ago, SiouxRanger said:

Where would I find the BSA review process rules or BSA patch design requirements?  I've designed about half a dozen patches over the years, all through my council, and professional staff never made mention of rules, other than the flour-de-lis had to appear on an official patch.

Thanks.

Guide to Awards and Insignia, pages 15-17

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33066/33066_Guidelines_for_Custom_Patches_And_Emblems.pdf?_gl=1*b4ey4f*_ga*MTgzNjYxMTcxNC4xNjIwOTkzNDI1*_ga_20G0JHESG4*MTYyNjE4NTU3OC40Ni4xLjE2MjYxODY4MTEuNTI.

[CynicalScouter]

Also, if the patch includes any of the following words, phrases, or images it must be approved by BSA.

http://licensingbsa.org/trademarks/

If the COUNCIL is the one purchasing/making the patch, then my understanding is that it is OK since BSA grants the LCs rights to use. But if you want to go out to your local print shop and make your own, no dice.

Edited July 13, 2021 by CynicalScouter

[mrjohns2]

34 minutes ago, CynicalScouter said:

But if you want to go out to your local print shop and make your own, no dice.

Now, a Scout is Obedient and Trustworthy, but if you go to certain overseas suppliers, they don't seem to care.