Can I use the “GISP” designation without having applied for certification?
NO! The “GIS Professional” and “GISP” designations are protected as federal registered trademarks owned by the GIS Certification Institute, which reserves all rights. The Institute takes the duty of protecting the GISP credential very seriously. If you have not been personally certified as a GISP by the Institute, then you cannot legally use the GISP designation, either as part of your signature or on your resume. Any person found to have used the GISP designation without having been previously granted use of that credential by the GIS Certification Institute will be subject to legal action under federal copyright and trademark code. In addition, such violation shall subject the person to disciplinary action under the GISCI Code of Ethics for misrepresentation of qualifications and/or any other applicable grounds.
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