Logos
“Yes, you can use Google Fonts within any logo.”
Summary only, not legal advice. The licence text governs; confirm with the rights holder for your use. Read more
Questions · Fonts
Can I use Google Fonts in a logo?
Yes
Yes. Google says you can use any Google Font in a logo.
The Google Fonts FAQ answers this directly, and the SIL Open Font License FAQ lists logos as an example of the design work the licence allows. The logo artwork you make is yours. Neither page discusses registering a trademark, so treat that part as unclear and check with a trademark professional.
- Checked 22 October 2026
- 4 clauses quoted
- 2 official pages
What the licence says
Logos are an example use
“Some examples of these uses are: logos, posters, business cards, stationery, video titling, signage, t-shirts”
You own the artwork you create
“No. You remain the author and copyright holder of that newly derived graphic or object.”
Modifying the letterforms in artwork
“Yes, text in bitmap images or vector graphics made with fonts from Google Fonts can be modified, because the result isn't another font, but an image of text.”
What this means for client work
- A logo set in a Google Font can be delivered to a client as artwork (SVG, EPS, PNG, PDF) with no extra licence.
- Because the same font is free to everyone, a pure type logo is easy to imitate. Customising the letterforms as outlines is common practice.
- Trademark registration isn't discussed on the pages we read. Unclear: check with the rights holder or a trademark professional before filing.
FAQ
Can I trademark a logo made with a Google Font?
The Google Fonts FAQ and OFL FAQ don't discuss trademark registration. The OFL FAQ says you remain the author and copyright holder of graphics you make with the font. Check with a trademark professional before filing.
Can I modify the letters in my logo?
Yes. Google's FAQ says text in bitmap images or vector graphics made with Google Fonts can be modified, because the result is an image of text, not a font.
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Pages we read
Quotes are copied verbatim from these official pages as they read on 22 October 2026. Full answers: Google Fonts.