Vendor information:
A list of vendors licensed for sales only to the University is available. A list of commercial licensed vendors is also available from the University's licensing agent, the Licensing Resource Group (LRG), or call (616) 395-0676.
Vendors interested in becoming licensed for sales only to the University should complete an authorization application and send it to University Marketing and Communications.
Vendors interested in commercial licenses should contact the the Licensing Resource Group (LRG) at (616) 395-0676.
Illinois State's trademarks are the University's
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All designs that include our trademarks must be approved by UMC. The University protects its trademark properties through federal and state registration and common law claims. View Illinois State's Authorization Agreement for Use of University Trademarks on Products Sold Only to the University.
All licensed vendors must
The University licenses two groups of vendors to use its trademarks on products.
The University licenses certain vendors to produce products sold only to Illinois State and not for general public resale (exceptions: temporary fund-raising activities). University units are encouraged to consider this group first for the production of trademark products. Waiver of royalties must be sought from UMC.
The University also licenses vendors for commercial sales. Royalties are paid to the University for all commercial sales. The vendors licensed for commercial sales may also be used for university purchases of trademark products. Waiver of royalties must be sought from UMC.