GPM Global · Policy Document · Updated March 9, 2025

GPM® Use of Intellectual Property Policy

1. Purpose

This policy defines the appropriate use of GPM’s intellectual property (IP), including copyrighted materials, logos, non-registered trademarks, and USPTO-registered trademarks. The intent is to safeguard GPM’s brand integrity and ensure clear, consistent communication in alignment with its values.

Certain assets — including the PMI-GPM P5™ Standard for Sustainability in Project Management, the PMI-GPM Practice Guide for Sustainability in Project Management, the PRiSM™ methodology, and the Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) — are owned by or published through the PMI-GPM Joint Venture, in which GPM is an owner. These assets carry their own IP terms established by the Joint Venture. GPM’s own trademarks and copyrighted materials remain the exclusive property of GPM.

2. Copyrighted Materials

GPM-Owned Assets

GPM retains full rights to its own published works, including but not limited to:

GPM-authored books, reports, templates, and educational materials not published through the PMI-GPM Joint Venture.
GPM courses, online trainings, and certification programs — including digital learning modules, webinars, and instructor-led content.
GPM’s trademarks, certification names, and branding assets as listed in Section 4.

PMI-GPM Joint Venture Assets

The following assets are owned by or published through the PMI-GPM Joint Venture. GPM is an owner of the Joint Venture. Use of these materials is subject to the terms established by the Joint Venture, and inquiries regarding licensing or permissions for these assets should be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:

The PMI® GPM® P5™ Standard for Sustainability in Project Management
The PMI® GPM® Practice Guide for Sustainability in Project Management
The PRiSM™ (PRojects integrating Sustainable Methods) methodology
The Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) framework and associated templates
The GPM® Sustainability Competence Standard
The Project Sustainability Reporting Guide

Guidelines (All GPM and PMI-GPM Assets)

Non-commercial Use Individuals and organizations may use GPM and PMI-GPM materials for non-commercial, educational, or personal use only. Modifications, distribution, sale, or resale are prohibited.
Attribution Requirement For GPM-owned materials, include: “©[year] by GPM. All rights reserved.” For PMI-GPM Joint Venture materials, attribution should reference the PMI-GPM Joint Venture as applicable.
Creative Commons Materials Documents marked with a Creative Commons License may be reused or adapted in compliance with the specific license terms indicated on the material.
AI and Automated Systems Neither GPM-owned nor PMI-GPM Joint Venture materials may be used, reproduced, scraped, or incorporated into any artificial intelligence system, machine learning model, training dataset, or automated content generation tool — in any form, for any purpose — without prior written permission.

3. Logo Use

Third-party use of the GPM logo is governed by the GPM Logo Use Policy, which includes specific prohibitions on AI-generated reproduction or incorporation of the GPM logo into any automated system or dataset.

4. Trademark Use

Protected Trademarks

Registered with USPTO
(GPM’s own trademarks)		 GPM®  •  Green Project Management®
Pending / Unregistered
(GPM’s own trademarks)		 Sustainable Project Management™  •  the GPM Logo  •  GPM360°™  •  CSPMx™  •  CSPMs™  •  CSPP™  •  CSP™  •  CSF™  •  Certified Sustainable Project Manager (Expert)™  •  all other GPM certification names and abbreviations
PMI-GPM Joint Venture
(owned by the Joint Venture)		 PMI-GPM P5™ Standard for Sustainability in Project Management  •  PMI-GPM Practice Guide for Sustainability in Project Management  •  PRiSM™ (PRojects integrating Sustainable Methods)  •  Sustainability Management Plan (SMP). These marks are owned by the PMI-GPM Joint Venture. GPM, as an owner of the Joint Venture, administers licensing inquiries for these assets.

Guidelines

Fair Use Third parties may reference GPM and PMI-GPM trademarks for factual, descriptive purposes without implying affiliation or endorsement. Example: “This program references Sustainable Project Management™ but is not endorsed by GPM or PMI.”
Prohibited Use Any use of GPM or PMI-GPM trademarks in company names, product names, service names, domain names, or publications is prohibited without prior written permission.
Licensing Use of GPM trademarks in training courses, certifications, or training materials requires prior written permission from GPM. Use of PMI-GPM Joint Venture marks in such contexts requires permission from both GPM and PMI as applicable.
AI and Automated Systems Neither GPM trademarks nor PMI-GPM Joint Venture marks may be used, referenced, reproduced, or incorporated into any artificial intelligence system, machine learning model, training dataset, AI-generated output, or automated branding or content platform without prior written permission.

5. Other Restrictions

No Brand Mimicry

Non-GPM materials must not replicate GPM’s or the PMI-GPM Joint Venture’s branding elements, including design patterns, color schemes, or visual identity.
 

Reservation of Rights

GPM may terminate permissions or licenses for misuse, including unauthorized resale of courses, unlicensed adaptations of publications, or unauthorized use of IP in AI systems or datasets. For PMI-GPM Joint Venture assets, both GPM and PMI reserve the right to enforce these protections.
 

Legal Compliance

Misuse of GPM’s USPTO-registered trademarks may result in legal action under the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. § 1051 et seq.). Unauthorized use of GPM or PMI-GPM Joint Venture IP in AI systems may also give rise to claims under applicable copyright and trademark law.

6. Contact and Inquiries

For permissions, licensing, or policy questions relating to GPM-owned or PMI-GPM Joint Venture assets:

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GPM Global · Use of Intellectual Property Policy · Updated March 9, 2025