| Trademarks
and Licensing
Logo Usage Policy
All logos, seals, names, symbols, and slogans associated with
the University are trademarks registered with both the state and
federal government and are the exclusive property of Tennessee
Technological University. Reproduction of these marks for resale,
or other commercial purposes, must have University authorization.
The office of Public Affairs is responsible for protecting the
use of University trademarks and for licensing commercial use of
these marks.
TTU operates a licensing contract through Licensing
Resource Group (LRG). In order to produce products
bearing the logos, names, symbols, marks and slogans of Tennessee
Tech University, manufacturers must register through LRG and carry
a license. Information on becoming a licensed vendor is available
at http://www.lrgusa.com/licensing.php. Campus offices that plan to produce or purchase items bearing the university's name/wordmark/logo/etc. must use a licensed vendor. A list of licensed vendors and the products they produce is available for download (PDF).
What is Commercial Use (Non-exempt)?
Items for resale: Selling products (such
as cups, sweatshirts, balloons, boxer shorts, etc.) bearing
University trademarks,
- Sales to campus and private retailers
- Sales to individual customers
- Sales at University sporting events
- Sales on campus by student groups with vending permits
- Sales for fund-raising projects
Promotional Use: Items which bear the trademarks
of the University and those of a commercial business, such
as a restaurant, which are either sold or given away are
promotional and are considered commercial.
What Activities Are Exempt From
Licensing?
In-house use of trademarks: University
and registered student organizations, as defined by the
University (i.e., official student organizations) may use
trademarks
of the University for "in-house" purposes such
as on stationery, posters, signs, and banners dealing with
the on-campus activities of the organization, provided
such use reflects positively on the University and the
logos are
reproduced accurately and consistent with University policy. All
artwork MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE by the Public Affairs
Office.
Sales restricted to campus events: Official
student organizations may sell or give away products (such
as T-shirts) bearing the marks of the University combined
with the names and logos of their organization or activity
IF such merchandise relates directly to an on-campus activity
sponsored by that organization and IF they comply with the
university's logo usage guidelines. Examples of such projects
include:
- Parents Night 1998, Tennessee Tech University
- Floor X, Your Hall Golden Eagles, Tennessee Tech University
- Greek Week, 1998, Tennessee Tech University
What Do You Need To Do?
The licensing office must grant approval to all outside
vendors using the trademarks of the University even if they
are producing it for a University affiliated group. If your
organization is involved in any of the activities deemed
to be commercial, the vendor from which you purchase
merchandise must be licensed if at all possible.
If your project falls in the exempt category, we must issue
a waiver to your organization and the vendor. All
artwork to be used or produced MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE.
For additional information, please contact Monica Greppin
at (931) 372-3214 or MGreppin@tntech.edu.
Exemptions
For those items which fall in the "Exempt" category,
a form must
be completed, signed and submitted to the vendor with
approved artwork.
**Complete and print this form. An original signature
is required. After signing, send the form to Box 5056
or deliver to RUC 356 with a copy of the art to be submitted
for approval. **
License Waiver Form
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