{"id":2405,"date":"2025-05-28T14:25:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T21:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/contracting-purchasing-services\/?page_id=2405"},"modified":"2026-01-09T17:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T17:12:34","slug":"departments-colleges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/contracting-purchasing-services\/trademarks-licensing\/departments-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"Departments and colleges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Information for departments and colleges<\/h1>\n

In an effort to protect the intellectual property of Northern Arizona University, as well as ensuring brand compliance, colleges or departments looking to utilize NAU trademarks for uniforms, presentation displays, or promotions that involve merchandise must have permission to do so from the Trademarks & Licensing Department. All products bearing NAU trademarks are required by University Policy to be produced and purchased by a\u00a0licensed vendor.<\/a><\/p>\n

Obtaining branded merchandise or promotional items<\/h2>\n
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  1. Choose the item you\u2019d like to purchase<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Select items that add value to your program, reflect positively on the university, and\u2014when possible\u2014are sustainable.<\/p>\n

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    1. Choose a licensed vendor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      All NAU departments, student organizations, and affiliated entities must use a\u00a0licensed vendor<\/a>\u00a0for products bearing NAU trademarks or trade names (e.g., \u201cNorthern Arizona University,\u201d \u201cNAU,\u201d \u201cLumberjacks,\u201d \u201cJacks,\u201d \u201cKiss My Axe\u201d).<\/p>\n

      Royalties:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>As of July 1, 2023, all items bearing NAU trademarks or intellectual property require royalties, with limited exemptions. For questions or clarification, contact\u00a0<\/em>licensing@nau.edu<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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