Which statement about emblems, logos, and designs on apparel is true?

Which statement about emblems, logos, and designs on apparel is true?

• A. Logos must be USA Powerlifting related, IPF related, sponsor logos allowed; may bear the lifter's nation, state, team or school
• B. Non-approved logos may be taped over with no restrictions
• C. A lifter may cover a non-approved logo with tape, applied in a manner that will aid in the lifts
• D. Logos must be obscene to be allowed

Answer: (A)

Branding on competition apparel is regulated to keep presentation uniform and compliant with IP rights. The statement that describes the allowed logos—that logos must be USA Powerlifting related, IPF related, or sponsor logos, and that the lifter’s nation, state, team, or school may appear—matches how USAPL rules govern what can be displayed on gear during a meet. Those categories are permitted, while other logos aren’t; any non-approved logo generally needs to be covered or removed to meet standards. The option that suggests taping over non-approved logos with no restrictions and the one that implies taping could be done in a way that aids the lift aren’t consistent with how the rules are applied. Likewise, logos that are obscene are not allowed.

Branding on competition apparel is regulated to keep presentation uniform and compliant with IP rights. The statement that describes the allowed logos—that logos must be USA Powerlifting related, IPF related, or sponsor logos, and that the lifter’s nation, state, team, or school may appear—matches how USAPL rules govern what can be displayed on gear during a meet. Those categories are permitted, while other logos aren’t; any non-approved logo generally needs to be covered or removed to meet standards. The option that suggests taping over non-approved logos with no restrictions and the one that implies taping could be done in a way that aids the lift aren’t consistent with how the rules are applied. Likewise, logos that are obscene are not allowed.