diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 65f49c1..8cf01a9 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ A reactive, interactive dog breeding genealogy mapping system for professional k
 - **✅ Interactive Pedigree Visualization** - Multi-generational family trees with zoom/pan
 - **✅ Modern UI** - Sleek, dark-themed interface with compact info cards
 - **✅ Search & Filter** - Find dogs by name, breed, sex, and more
+- **✅ Branded Navigation** - Custom logo (br-logo.png) with gold-to-rusty-red gradient title
 
 ### Database Architecture
 - **✅ Clean Schema** - No migrations, fresh installs create correct structure
@@ -21,7 +22,15 @@ A reactive, interactive dog breeding genealogy mapping system for professional k
 - **✅ Heat Cycles** - Breeding cycle tracking
 - **✅ Genetic Traits** - Inherited trait mapping
 
-### Recently Fixed
+### Recently Added (March 9, 2026)
+- **✅ Brand Logo** - Custom `br-logo.png` in navbar replacing generic icon
+- **✅ Gradient Title** - Gold-to-rusty-red gradient on "BREEDR" brand text
+- **✅ Static Asset Serving** - `/static` directory served by Express for branding assets
+- **✅ Dev Proxy** - Vite dev server proxies `/static` to Express backend
+- **✅ Route Fix** - `/static` and `/uploads` paths no longer fall through to React catch-all
+- **✅ Logo Sizing** - Fixed brand logo to 1:1 aspect ratio square
+
+### Previously Fixed
 - **✅ Database Schema** - Removed weight/height columns, added litter_id
 - **✅ Parent Handling** - Proper sire/dam via parents table
 - **✅ Microchip Field** - Optional, allows multiple dogs without microchips
@@ -35,7 +44,7 @@ A reactive, interactive dog breeding genealogy mapping system for professional k
 - **Backend**: Node.js/Express API
 - **Database**: SQLite (embedded, zero-config) with clean normalized schema
 - **Container**: Single Docker image with multi-stage build
-- **Styling**: CSS custom properties with dark theme
+- **Styling**: CSS custom properties with dark theme + gradient branding
 
 ## Quick Start
 
@@ -72,7 +81,7 @@ cp data/breedr.db data/breedr.db.backup
 rm data/breedr.db
 
 # Pull latest code
-git pull origin docs/clean-schema-and-roadmap-update
+git pull origin master
 
 # Rebuild and restart
 docker-compose up -d --build
@@ -125,19 +134,20 @@ npm run build
 
 ```
 breedr/
-├── client/           # React frontend
+├── client/             # React frontend
 │   ├── src/
 │   ├── public/
 │   └── package.json
-├── server/           # Node.js backend
+├── server/             # Node.js backend
 │   ├── routes/
 │   ├── db/
 │   │   └── init.js  # Clean schema (NO migrations)
 │   └── index.js
-├── docs/            # Documentation
-├── DATABASE.md      # Schema documentation
-├── ROADMAP.md       # Development roadmap
-├── Dockerfile       # Multi-stage Docker build
+├── static/             # Branding assets (br-logo.png, etc.)
+├── docs/               # Documentation
+├── DATABASE.md         # Schema documentation
+├── ROADMAP.md          # Development roadmap
+├── Dockerfile          # Multi-stage Docker build
 ├── docker-compose.yml
 └── README.md
 ```
@@ -151,6 +161,7 @@ breedr/
 - `GET /api/pedigree/:id` - Generate pedigree tree
 - `GET /api/health` - Health records
 - `GET/POST /api/breeding` - Heat cycles and breeding
+- `GET /static/*` - Branding and static assets
 
 ## Upgrading
 
@@ -196,6 +207,10 @@ Check server logs for:
 
 If you don't see these logs, ensure `sire_id` and `dam_id` are being sent in the API request.
 
+### Logo not appearing in navbar
+
+Ensure `br-logo.png` is placed in the `static/` directory at the project root. The file is served at `/static/br-logo.png`.
+
 ## Roadmap
 
 ### ✅ Completed
@@ -208,6 +223,8 @@ If you don't see these logs, ensure `sire_id` and `dam_id` are being sent in the
 - [x] Parent-child relationships via parents table
 - [x] Modern UI redesign
 - [x] Search and filtering
+- [x] Custom brand logo + gradient title
+- [x] Static asset serving
 
 ### 🚧 In Progress
 - [ ] Trial pairing simulator
@@ -225,7 +242,15 @@ If you don't see these logs, ensure `sire_id` and `dam_id` are being sent in the
 
 ## Recent Updates
 
-### March 9, 2026 - Clean Database Schema
+### March 9, 2026 - Branding & Header Improvements (v0.4.1)
+- **Added:** Custom `br-logo.png` brand logo in navbar
+- **Added:** Gold-to-rusty-red gradient on "BREEDR" title text
+- **Added:** `/static` directory for branding assets served by Express
+- **Fixed:** Vite dev proxy for `/static` routes
+- **Fixed:** `/static` and `/uploads` paths no longer fall through to React router
+- **Fixed:** Brand logo sized as fixed 1:1 square for proper aspect ratio
+
+### March 9, 2026 - Clean Database Schema (v0.4.0)
 - **Fixed:** Database schema cleaned up - no migrations
 - **Fixed:** Removed weight/height columns (never implemented)
 - **Fixed:** Proper parent handling via parents table