The trademark licensing program promotes and protects the Colorado Mesa University brand and ensures the public can properly identify and associate CMU’s name and logos with officially licensed products and/or communications bearing the university’s marks.
All campus departments, clubs and organizations producing products using the name or marks of Colorado Mesa University must use a vendor that is a licensee of Colorado Mesa University.
Protected university content, representing intellectual property and registered federal trademarks owned by Colorado Mesa University, includes names, logos, marks, nicknames, letter(s), word(s), seal, stories, websites, photography, videos, images and symbols. Any combination of these that can be associated with the University qualifies as a trademark and is vigorously protected by CMU.
Permission for Use of Content
Any use of the university’s content for commercial purposes or by any person or organization is prohibited without the express permission of the university. This applies to use in all forms of communications.
All individuals, third parties, entities and organizations wishing to use or reproduce university content must contact Marketing and Communications. Once approval has been given, users are forbidden to alter, distort or deface any element of the university content.
Licensing Agent
CMU has contracted with Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) as its primary licensing agent. CLC assists CMU with:
- Facilitating the license application process
- Executing the licensing agreements
- Marketing the Colorado Mesa University brand to potential manufacturers
- Monitoring the marketplace for unlicensed use of trademarks
- Collecting royalty payments
- Conducting compliance review audits of licensed manufacturers
All licensees are required to remit royalty reports and payments on a quarterly basis to CLC, who collects these payments on behalf of CMU. Licensees should consult with CLC at 770.956.0520 prior to the start of design projects to ensure the concept of each project adheres to the Colorado Mesa University’s standards.
For more information on becoming a Colorado Mesa University Licensee or on the
How Can I Obtain a License?
Organizations outside the university who wish to obtain a license to produce merchandise must submit a license application. This application informs the university of how its marks will be used, what type of product the applicant makes, how the university is going to be represented, etc. Applications can be obtained by contacting:
What Products Can Be Licensed?
Students, alumni
Who Needs A License?
Anyone wishing to use the marks, logos
What If I Do Not Get A License?
All products must be approved by the University's Marketing and Communications Office. Failure to obtain a license or approval from the University's Trademark Licensing Program would be grounds for the seizure of all non-approved merchandise bearing the University's marks. It also could result in jail time and fines if convicted.
Can Alumni, Students, or Booster Groups Sell Products Using The University's Marks As A Fundraiser?
Before contacting manufacturers regarding new products, designs, or an idea for a fundraiser, be sure to check with the Marketing and Communications Office. They will be able to identify local manufacturers to produce the items, saving everyone time and effort.
What About Using the University's Name or Logo on a Website?
Every use of CMU’s trademarks requires permission from the Marketing and Communications Office. The World Wide Web has made it easy for alumni, fans
Contacts:
Jeremy Smith, Senior Graphic Artist
Colorado Mesa University
970.248.1371
[email protected]
Brittany Oxley, Partnership Manager
Collegiate Licensing Company, LLC
[email protected]
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Westwood, MA 02090
781.320.8342
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Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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American Solutions for Business
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Glenwood, MN 56334
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701.239.4208
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College Concepts LLC
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Collegiate Pacific Co.
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540.981.0337
Columbia Sportswear by Outdoor Custom Sportswear
7007 College Boulevard, Suite 200
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913.341.7465
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512.444.7618
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Norcross, GA 30010
770.393.1825
Crestline Specialties, Inc.
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800.242.8290
CustomInk LLC
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703.852.2730
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732.512.9444
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421 Glenwood Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970.263.7431
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765.349.7470
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Garb Inc.
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303.679.0272
GFSI LLC (Champion)
9700 Commerce Parkway
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913.693.3939
GFSI LLC (Gear for Sport)
9700 Commerce Parkway
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913.693.3939
GFSI LLC (Under Armour)
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Great American Products Ltd.
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830.643.8026
Herff Jones LLC
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317.612.3683
Impact Promotional Products LLC
407 Glenwood Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970.241.5871
Jardine Associates
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401.667.3818
Jostens Inc.
148 E. Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55435
K&M/Nordic Co.
5 Tripps Lane
Riverside, RI 02915
401.431.0666
Knights Apparel LLC
1000 E Hanes Mill Road
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864.587.9959
Kranos Corporation dba Schutt Sports
710 South Industrial Drive
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217.324.3236
L2 Brands, LLC
401 East 4th Street, Building 8
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610.272.9175
Lakeshirts Inc. dba Blue 84
750 Randolph Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
218.209.4072
LogoFit LLC
3202 Lapeer Road
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LXG
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602.437.5445
Mascot Factory
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407.386.6968
Midwest College Marketing Group, a division of IMAGEN Brands
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888.716.4950
MV Sport
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631.761.0257
Neil Enterprises Inc.
1000 Woodlands Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
847.549.0349
Nike by Branded Custom Sportswear
7007 College Boulevard, Suite 700
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913.663.6801
NK Bracelets & Co.
4790 Cobb Dr.
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Ouray Sportswear LLC
1201 W. Mansfield Avenue
Englewood, CO 80110
303.789.9923
Pel Industries Inc.
2001 Town West Drive
Rogers, AR 72756
888.556.2936
Ping
2201 West Desert Cove
Phoenix, AZ 85029
602.687.5028
Potter Manufacturing Company
1010 Arrowsmith
Eugene, OR 97402
541.343.7636
Public Identity, a division of BAMKO, LLC
1411 North Batavia Street, Suite 103
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323.266.1010
Quilting Arts, LLC dba Owl's Nest Quilters
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Rapp's Packaging
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724.482.2888
RB III Associates dba Teamwork Athletic Apparel
2386 Faraday Avenue, Suite 125
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Revelry Designs, LLC
11741 W Auburn Ave.
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Richardson Sports, Inc.
500 International Way
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541.687.1130
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814.793.4843
Russell Athletic by Boxercraft Inc.
7131 Discovery Boulevard
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678.553.7011
Samsill Corporation
5740 Hartman Road
Fort Worth, TX 76119
817.535.6900
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765.471.8874
Scotty Gear Retail Corp dba Desert Cactus
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SDS Design Associates Inc.
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610.820.0999
SMI Awards, LLC
One Merchant Street, Suite 107
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508.668.6643
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55 Chase Street
Methuen, MA 01844
978.372.5399
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314.878.6663
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