University Trademarks and Licensing

• 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 Internal Licensee list.
• 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 & Licensing (or its agent, CLC). Merchandise produced without written authorization may be considered “counterfeit” and subject to all available legal remedies, including seizure of merchandise.
• 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 & Licensing Office.
• The names and marks of the university will not be used in the promotion of tobacco and/or “recreational” drug products.
• 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.
• Departments may only use the NAU mark with their official lock-up. The University Brand Guidelines are available for your reference.

The use of Northern Arizona University regulated by the Office of Trademarks & 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 NAU Brand Guidelines webpage for more information on logo usage.