Effective Date: NEED DATE
Issuing Authority: Senior Vice President for Marketing Communications
Policy Contact: Assistant Vice President for Marketing Communications, 478-301-2716
Purpose
The purpose of Mercer’s licensing program is to positively promote the University’s image while protecting its trademark rights. All official logos and wordmarks of Mercer University are protected under this program. Creating and maintaining positive relationships with manufacturers and retailers is an integral part of the program’s overall success and helps to ensure that products bearing the marks of the University are of the highest quality and help to satisfy consumer demand.
Scope
This policy applies to any manufacturer wishing to produce products bearing Mercer University marks.
Exclusions
None
Policy Statement
Any manufacturer wishing to produce products bearing Mercer University marks must:
- Become licensed by contacting Learfield Licensing Partners Inc., Mercer’s trademark management company, at (616) 395-0676 or download an application at www.learfieldlicensing.com. Send it to Learfield Licensing to be approved.
- Sign and return the Standard Licensing Agreement issued by Learfield Licensing Partners.
- Maintain a current certificate of product liability insurance.
- Submit all products to Learfield Licensing for review and approval.