The NFC Forum N-Mark is the universal symbol and touch point for NFC. It shows consumers where to touch their NFC-enabled device to initiate NFC actions.
N-Mark Mark Guidelines
The N-Mark guidelines are provided to help understand proper use of the N-Mark to ensure global consistency.
N-Mark Trademark License Agreement
All uses of the NFC N-Mark System requires the execution of the NFC Forum N-Mark Trademark License Agreement.
How to Use the N-Mark
The N-Mark flexible system has been developed to allow companies options for integration within their products, packaging, marketing, etc. The system consists of four variations on the N-Mark which can be used interchangeably, depending on your needs and/or preferences.
These four marks may be used to indicate an NFC touchpoint and/or to indicate when NFC has been activated, or is “on”, in a device. While you may choose to use any one of the four marks for this purpose, Version 1 is recommended when there is limited space for the N-Mark, such as on a mobile phone. Versions 3 and 4 are good choices in cases where having the NFC letters attached to the N-Mark helps to identify the technology for the consumer.




N-Mark Registered Jurisdictions
The license agreement for the NFC Forum N-Mark provides limited indemnification for licensed users of the NFC Forum N-Mark in those jurisdictions where the N-Mark is registered. Licensed N-Mark users are not shielded from liability in jurisdictions where the N-Mark is not registered or in connection with products or services not specified in the registration of that jurisdiction.
This list of jurisdictions where the NFC Forum N-Mark is registered was updated in June 2019. Please check back for updates
Jurisdictions Where the N-Mark is Registered
The European Union community trademark covers these countries:
Australia
Brazil
Canada
China
Hong Kong
India
Israel
Japan
Mexico
Russia
Singapore
South Korea
Switzerland
Taiwan
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
the Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
United States of America
NOTE: Use of the NFC Forum N-Mark shall be in compliance with the NFC Forum Brand Guidelines