The American Physical Society has formally registered both the “APS Physics” logo and the single word “Physics” as trademarks in the United States, signaling an effort to protect its branding. This move extends to the society’s journal, Physical Review Applied, which is also a registered trademark of the organization. Starting August 1, a change in access protocols will require members to log in using their individual member credentials, rather than through their existing APS Journal Account, to view content. This shift reinforces the society’s intellectual property rights, ensuring clear identification of its publications and visual identity. Information about registration may be found here.
Access Requirements for Physical Review Applied
This change impacts how subscribers, including those with personal subscriptions through APS membership, gain access to research, streamlining the process through a unified login system. Readers who currently access the journal through institutional arrangements, such as those utilizing Shibboleth or OpenAthens, will continue to do so without interruption. Information regarding registration and account management remains available to assist users through this transition, ensuring continued access to vital physics research. This move underscores the society’s commitment to safeguarding its publications and associated logos while simultaneously adapting to evolving authentication methods for its membership base; further details about the new login process can be found online.
APS Trademarks and Registration Information
Physical Review Applied is also formally registered as a trademark in the United States, an unusual step for a scientific journal that underscores the society’s commitment to intellectual property. These protections extend to access protocols, with a shift planned to enhance account security and clarify subscription management for its members. Beginning August 1, individuals with APS memberships will be required to utilize their member credentials for accessing content, moving away from the previous system of using an APS Journal Account; this change aims to streamline authentication for those directly subscribed through the society. Access remains available through institutional arrangements, such as Shibboleth or OpenAthens, for users whose libraries provide subscriptions. Details regarding this new registration process and account management are readily available, allowing members and institutions to prepare for the updated system, and the society continues to provide multiple avenues for accessing its publications, balancing member benefits with robust intellectual property safeguards.
