The American Physical Society has taken steps to protect its brand identity with the registration of trademarks for both the Physical Review Applied journal and its core logos. Beyond publishing peer-reviewed research, the APS has registered the APS Physics logo and the Physics logo with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, signaling a broadening of intellectual property protection. This move coincides with a change in access protocols for members; starting August 1, APS member subscribers will need to log in using their member credentials instead of their existing APS Journal Account. The society notes that information about registration may be found on its website, reflecting a commitment to clearly defining and safeguarding its established marks.
Access Requirements for Physical Review Applied
This move signals a broader strategy to safeguard the society’s identity as it manages access to its published research. Beginning August 1, a change to authentication protocols will require APS member subscribers to utilize their individual member credentials for login, rather than relying on their existing APS Journal Account. This shift in access requirements is designed to streamline the user experience for those with direct APS memberships, while maintaining secure access to content. Readers utilizing institutional access via systems like Shibboleth or OpenAthens will continue to authenticate through their respective organizations. The society also provides alternative access options, including article purchase and access through qualifying U.S. public and high school institutions. Physical Review Applied is published with an ISSN (online) and is a registered trademark of the American Physical Society in the United States, reflecting a commitment to both scholarly dissemination and intellectual property protection. Further details regarding registration and access can be found on the society’s website.
APS Trademarks and Registration Information
This move accompanies changes to access protocols for subscribers, with the organization actively securing its intellectual property as it expands its publishing portfolio. Beginning August 1, members relying on subscriptions will experience a shift, requiring login with their individual member credentials rather than through the previously used APS Journal Account. This adjustment aims to refine the authentication process for those accessing content directly through their APS membership. Details regarding registration and access options remain available, including pathways for institutional access via systems like Shibboleth and OpenAthens, as well as direct article purchase for individual readers; according to the society, information about registration may be found on its website.
