{"id":2393,"date":"2025-05-28T13:29:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T20:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/contracting-purchasing-services\/?page_id=2393"},"modified":"2026-01-06T15:41:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T15:41:36","slug":"trademarks-licensing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/contracting-purchasing-services\/trademarks-licensing\/","title":{"rendered":"Trademarks and licensing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>University Trademarks and Licensing<\/h1>\n<p>Northern Arizona University\u2019s Trademark Licensing Program exists to protect and promote the indicia (name, logos, graphics, marks, etc.) owned by Northern Arizona University. The goal is to ensure proper use and application of Northern Arizona University trademarks, to strengthen relationships with retailers, licensees, campus units, student organizations, alumni and fans, and to generate revenue that funds various campus programs and facilities.<\/p>\n<h2>General Trademarks &amp; Licensing information<\/h2>\n<p>Northern Arizona University\u2019s Trademark and Licensing Program exists to protect and promote the indicia (names, logos, graphics, marks, etc.) owned by Northern Arizona University. The goal is to ensure proper use and application of Northern Arizona University trademarks, to strengthen relationships with retailers, licensees, campus units, student organizations, alumni and fans, and to generate revenue that funds various campus programs and facilities.<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"General guidelines_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>General guidelines <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">All items bearing NAU IP for use in retail or internal are required to be produced by a licensee. Internal Licensees can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/contracting-purchasing-services\/trademarks-licensing\/potential-licensees\/\">Internal Licensee list<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Merchandise that bears a registered (or common law) trademark, trade name, service mark, or logo of Northern Arizona University name, must be approved, in writing, by the Office of Trademarks &amp; Licensing (or its agent, CLC). Merchandise produced without written authorization may be considered &ldquo;counterfeit&rdquo; and subject to all available legal remedies, including seizure of merchandise.<\/li>\n<li>Logos are to be used as registered, including the appropriate trademark designation, but may not be otherwise altered without the expressed authorization of the Trademarks &amp; Licensing Office.<\/li>\n<li>The names and marks of the university will not be used in the promotion of tobacco and\/or &ldquo;recreational&rdquo; drug products.<\/li>\n<li>Northern Arizona University logos cannot be used to endorse or promote a private group or business unless authorized by a formal contract or sponsorship agreement.<\/li>\n<li>Departments may only use the NAU mark with their official lock-up. The <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/brand-strategic-communications\/?page_id=50&amp;preview=true\">University Brand Guidelines<\/a> are available for your reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <a class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Logo use_0\" href=\"#\">\n      <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n          <h4>Logo use <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n          <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\">\n        <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body>\n<p>The use of Northern Arizona University regulated by the Office of Trademarks &amp; Licensing: Campus units may only use the NAU mark with their official lock-up provided to them within the approved logo system, without modifications. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/university-marketing\/brand-center\/guidelines\/\">NAU Brand Guidelines webpage<\/a>&nbsp;for more information on logo usage.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row bg-color-extra-light-gray\"><div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row-content\">\n<h3>Trademark information<\/h3>\n<p>Dive into the world of <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/contracting-purchasing-services\/trademarks-licensing\/trademark-information\/\">trademarks<\/a> to understand more about how they protect our university&#8217;s brand and your projects.<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n<p>Questions about trademarks, which logos your department can use, or royalties? Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/contracting-purchasing-services\/trademarks-licensing\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">FAQ page<\/a>. If your question is not listed, please email <a href=\"mailto:licensing@nau.edu\">licensing@nau.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Licensed vendors<\/h3>\n<div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row bg-color-dark-blue\"><div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row-content\">\n<div class=\"row-eplus-image-opp-wysiwyg\"><div class=\"col-eplus-image-opp-wysiwyg image-col left\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/58A0712_extended_prescott_20180404-300x200-1.jpg)\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/58A0712_extended_prescott_20180404-300x200-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"Two students work at the N A U Bookstore.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"col-eplus-image-opp-wysiwyg col-eplus-image-opp-wysiwyg--textcol\">\n<p>All products bearing NAU trademarks are required by University Policy to be produced and purchased by a <u><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/contracting-purchasing-services\/trademarks-licensing\/internal-licensee-list\/\" data-outlook-id=\"63643df5-df03-405a-9762-12d14b517cc6\">licensed vendor.<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>NAU merchandise<\/h3>\n<p>We continuously strive to broaden NAU merchandise availability in <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/contracting-purchasing-services\/trademarks-licensing\/get-your-gear\/\">retail stores<\/a> across Arizona! Have a favorite shop? Help us expand by requesting NAU gear from the store manager.<\/p>\n<h3>Explore University Trademarks &amp; Licensing information<\/h3>\n<p>Are you seeking comprehensive details on licensing and trademark guidelines for your group, department, or organization? You\u2019ve come to the right place. The information below will help you find the information tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I am a <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/contracting-purchasing-services\/trademarks-licensing\/student-group\/\">student group<\/a><\/li>\n<li>I am a <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/contracting-purchasing-services\/trademarks-licensing\/departments-colleges\/\">department or college<\/a><\/li>\n<li>I am a <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/contracting-purchasing-services\/trademarks-licensing\/potential-licensees\/\">potential licensee<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact Trademarks & Licensing<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:928-523-5404\" aria-label=\"Contact Trademarks & Licensing: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">928-523-5404<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                        <a href=\"tel:licensing@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact Trademarks & Licensing: Telephone Number\" title=\"Telephone Number\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-phone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Call:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-phone\">licensing@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>University Trademarks and Licensing Northern Arizona University\u2019s Trademark Licensing Program exists to protect and promote the indicia (name, logos, graphics, marks, etc.) owned by Northern Arizona University. 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