File:Matchboxlogo.png

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Fair use rationale

Non-free media information and use rationale true for Matchbox (brand)
Description	Logo of Matchbox.
Source	Taken from http://www.matchbox.com/, transparency added by User:Smjg
Article	Matchbox (brand)
Portion used	Whole logo used to avoid misrepresenting brand image.
Low resolution?	Logo was selected in order to maintain the quality intended, without being unnecessarily high resolution.
Purpose of use	Identification and critical commentary in the Matchbox (brand) article, a subject of public interest. The logo confirms to readers they have reached the correct article, and illustrates the intended branding message.
Replaceable?	Logo is protected by copyright and trademark, therefore a free use alternative won't exist.
Fair useFair use of copyrighted material in the context of Matchbox (brand)//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Matchboxlogo.pngtrue

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	Date/Time	Thumbnail	Dimensions	User	Comment
current	19:15, 27 March 2011		217 × 53 (18 KB)	Smjg (talk \| contribs)	replaced poor quality image with one from the official website

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Matchbox (brand)