Hi, I am new to this forum but an old Alanoner (30 years) and I know that in order to keep traditions and keep the program going for every generation it is really important in the big picture to keep logos and trademarks protected. These things are not in the public domain because of Alanon's interest in maintaining their traditions and they go to a great deal of trouble to maintain these trademarks. If you think about it, it is important to maintain some sort of control over what even very well meaning people can do and say in the name of Alanon. It is also important that so called professionals do not put their name on our 12 steps and charge sick people for what we give to one another so freely.