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> It is fine for compatible brands to *reference* Arduino, in order for their customers to easily identify what type of product it is. Read more about trademark use in relation to compatible products [here](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/4677964202908-Trademark-guide-for-compatible-products?_gl=1*eqme6q*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTk3NzU3MjcxOC4xNzQyOTc3ODcx*_ga_NEXN8H46L5*MTc0Mjk3Nzg3MS4xLjEuMTc0Mjk3Nzg3Ny4wLjAuODM4OTIxNDg2).
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## Table of contents
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1.[At the first glance](#at-the-first-glance)
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2.[Pricing](#pricing)
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3.[Naming and descriptions](#naming-and-descriptions)
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> [!NOTE]
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> There are three trusted ways of buying an original Arduino product:
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* via **[Arduino Store](https://store.arduino.cc/)**: even if you’re not shopping there, you can use it as a reference for product names, colors, and prices,
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* via Arduino’s official **[Amazon storefront](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Arduino/page/E4CD2702-3533-4B57-8BE2-6786AA74DC08?ref_=ast_bln&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandLogo_sto)**,
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* via an **authorized reseller** of Arduino products, the list is available [here](https://store.arduino.cc/pages/distributors?srsltid=AfmBOoqsTcAm6WJViIrV49PnUJcVt3zQ2cxOoA8UbE0c_B-e4VhKmleN).
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Below you will find the main indicators of original and non-original Arduino products.
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Below you will find the main indicators of original and non-original Arduino products.
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## At the first glance
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## Packaging
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* Individually sold Arduino boards come packaged in a compact, well-made cardboard box.
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* The top side should have a graphic of the board.
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* The bottom side should list technical specifications for the board.
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* The top side should have a graphic of the board.
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* The bottom side should list technical specifications for the board.
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* Counterfeits may come packaged in cheaper and generic packaging, like a plastic antistatic bag or zipper bag.
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## Logos and fonts
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* Logo:
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* Original boards have the registered mark (®) next to the logo,
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* Counterfeits often use the trademark symbol (™) next to the logo,
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* Logo:
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* Original boards have the registered mark (®) next to the logo,
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* Counterfeits often use the trademark symbol (™) next to the logo,
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* Quality:
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* Original boards have high quality print with well-defined letters,
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* Counterfeits have lower quality, e.g. the first letter in “Arduino” is often “filled in” due to poor quality control;
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* Original boards have high quality print with well-defined letters,
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* Counterfeits have lower quality, e.g. the first letter in “Arduino” is often “filled in” due to poor quality control;
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* Fonts:
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* Original boards use the same font for all text on the board,
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* Counterfeits use different fonts on the same board.
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* Original boards use the same font for all text on the board,
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* Counterfeits use different fonts on the same board.
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* Making donations to other open-source projects
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* Hosting and maintaining websites and forums for millions of users
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Remember that technical support is provided **only** for official Arduino products.
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Remember that technical support is provided **only** for official Arduino products.
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