OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
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The university claims ownership and all right, title and interest in and to its indicia, which includes trademarks, service marks, trade names, designs, logos, seals, symbols, mascots, slogans and any other indicia that is associated with or refers to the university. Indicia may also include use of the university's color scheme in combination with facts or wording that implies an association with the university.
Marks are registered with USPTO and the State of Oregon. Registration at the State or Federal level is not required for the university to claim rights in its indicia.
The university must control and monitor use of its indicia to avoid loss or dilution in the marketplace.
All individuals, organizations, non-profits and companies are required to obtain approval before using any of the university's indicia.
Look for the Officially-Licensed Collegiate label or hologram. This label assures you that the merchandise on which they are affixed has been approved for sale by the university and CLC.
Please contact Trademark Licensing.
Sales of any product related to the university are prohibited on campus with the exception of the OSU Beaver Store and Oregon State Athletic venues. This includes products sold by campus departments or student groups for fundraising purposes.
These requests are reviewed on a case by case basis. Permission must first be obtained before using any university indicia. Please contact Trademark Licensing.
A business must gain prior approval before using university indicia for commercial or promotional purposes. Please contact Beaver Sports Properties to learn more about advertising and marketing opportunities.
Beaver Sports Properties
(541) 737-8360
A business may not use university indicia in their name, website, URL or social media accounts without written permission from the university.
Businesses are encouraged to purchase officially licensed products to decorate their office or store. Painting or recreating university indicia is not permitted. Marks may also not be used in any way that could state or imply an endorsement. For more information contact Trademark Licensing.
Oregon State does have a program that allows for public or private schools to use select Oregon State marks. Requests are reviewed on a case by case basis and there are guidelines regarding how the marks may be used. For more information please contact the Trademark Licensing.
A trademark or service mark is a name, design, seal, insignia, or other symbol that an entity uses to identify and distinguish itself and its goods and services from those of another entity, or to indicate to the public its authorization, sponsorship, or affiliation with the provider of goods or services.
The university claims ownership and all right, title and interest in and to its indicia, which includes trademarks, service marks, trade names, designs, logos, seals, symbols, mascots, slogans and any other indicia that is associated with or refers to the university. Indicia may also include use of the university's color scheme in combination with facts or wording that implies an association with the university.
Marks are registered with USPTO and the State of Oregon. Registration at the State or Federal level is not required for the university to claim rights in its indicia.