SC STATE University Trademark & Licensing
South Carolina State University (“SC STATE”) owns all rights in the product names, company names, trade names, logos, packaging, and designs (collectively "Trademarks") of the South Carolina State University. These Trademarks symbolize the SC STATE’s history, traditions, purpose, and values. Unauthorized use of any such Trademarks, including the reproduction, imitation, dilution or confusing or misleading uses is strictly prohibited under Trademark laws of the United States and the State of South Carolina. The language and logos protected by the SC STATE include, but are not limited to, “SC STATE University”, the SC STATE University logos, and/or any other letters, words, terms, images, or designs intended to or that may inadvertently or mistakenly create a likelihood of confusion. Use of these marks is expressly prohibited; except as may be provided in writing by an authorized agent of the CLC and South Carolina State University’s Licensing Department. Nothing, otherwise, expressed, or implied, conveys any license or right to utilize any SC STATE Trademark.
When trademark infringement occurs legal remedies available to the owner of the trademark includes obtaining an injunction against the infringing party; destruction or forfeiture of infringing articles; monetary relief, including profits of the infringer, any damages sustained by the plaintiff, the costs of the legal action; and the cost of the trademark owner’s attorneys' fees. Under certain circumstances, trademark infringement is also a crime punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment.
South Carolina State University is committed to protecting its Trademark rights. For a business–which includes individuals–to make a commercial use of SC STATE’s name or any of its other marks, that business must have written permission to do so. Permission must be acquired by a formal contract with the CLC and South Carolina State University. Any vendor, event promoter, broadcaster or other media partner or such other similarly situated third party desiring to obtain authorization to use the SC STATE logos/brand should contact CLC (
www.clc.com ) and South Carolina State University’s Licensing Department Trademark via phone (803) 536-7485 or email
cdasee@scsu.edu
LICENSING
Goods and products bearing the SC STATE logos/brand or SC STATE trademarked verbiage to be used by businesses, vendors, or a division, department, or organization, must be obtained from a licensed manufacturer and approved by the South Carolina State University Licensing Department prior to production.
SC STATE logos/brand and trademarked verbiage are the property of the South Carolina State University. Use of the SC STATE’s logos/brand must comply with South Carolina State University policies, which apply to all visual representations of the university: signs, video productions, exhibit materials, websites etc., as well as printed and electronic publications.
No business, vendor, or organization may authorize the production of merchandise bearing South Carolina State University’s name or logos/brand or authorize or produce items that combine the logo with any other name or logo unless approved by the South Carolina State University Licensing Department and CLC all appropriate administrative office(s).
The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) administers the licensing process on behalf of the South Carolina State University; in addition to the collection of royalties, enforcing trademarks and pursuing new marketing opportunities for the conference.
Please visit
www.clc.com or www.scsu.edu for information on the licensing process and links to the online application, as well as other relevant company and industry information. Their contact information is listed below:
CLC
1075 Peachtree Street, Suite 3300
Atlanta, GA 30309
770.956.0520
applications@clc.com
