Protecting the Brand. Supporting Partnerships. Promoting Lehigh Pride. 

 

Welcome! Whether you’re ordering promotional products, creating branded merchandise or exploring licensing opportunities, our office is here to help guide you through the process. 

About Lehigh's Trademarks and Licensing Office

Lehigh University enjoys a rich history dating back to 1865, and since has gained world-renowned recognition as an institution of higher education. This tradition has led to the development of a loyal alumni, student and supporter base worldwide. In developing our strong tradition, Lehigh has become identifiable by several words and symbols that are known as trademarks. The Trademarks & Licensing Office oversees the use of Lehigh University’s name, logos and marks, helping ensure that they are used consistently and appropriately. We work with campus partners and licensed vendors to support branded projects across the University. 

A trademark may be a word, symbol, design, or a combination of a word and design, a catchphrase, or even a unique sound, which identifies and distinguishes the goods or services of one party from those of another. Lehigh has several “protected” trademarks that have been federally registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. As such ONLY licensed vendors are legally permitted to produce products (whether internal or for resale) with our trademarks, logos, and name.

Licensing ensures that any product using Lehigh’s name, logos, or trademarks meets standards for quality, branding and ethical sourcing.
Lehigh’s trademarks, including its name, logos, and identifying symbols are legally protected and may only be used by approved AND licensed vendors. 
 

-Protect and manage the use of Lehigh’s name and trademarks
-Support campus partners in ordering promotional products
-Review and approve all branded artwork
-Build and maintain relationships with licensed vendors
 

Lehigh has built a strong reputation over time, and our name and symbols carry meaning for students, alumni and the broader community. Licensing helps ensure that:

  • Products representing Lehigh are high quality and consistent 
  • The University's brand is used correctly and professionally
  • Vendors meet ethical and compliance standards
  • The University is protected legally

As part of the requirements of a licensing program, Lehigh requires any company desiring to produce products with the protected marks to obtain a license. All artwork must be approved by Lehigh's Trademarks and Licensing office prior to producing/distributing/selling any products that utilize the University’s registered and common law trade names, trademarks, and service marks regardless of use or method of distribution.

About CLC Licensing Partners

Lehigh University has partnered with CLC to assist in the management of the Trademarks and Licensing program. CLC is responsible for the daily administrative activities generated by the program, such as processing license applications, coordinating artwork approvals, collection of royalty payments, and enforcement of trademark infractions. Please note: approving artwork is the responsibility of Lehigh's Trademark & Licensing office. Our office reviews all artwork and either requests edits, or approves the artwork. 

CLC supports:

  • Vendor applications
  • Royalty processing
  • Compliance and enforcement 

While CLC facilitates the licensing process, all artwork is reviewed and approved by Lehigh’s Trademarks & Licensing Office prior to production.

Questions about eligibility of a license type, need help navigating the application, not sure where to start? Contact our CLC representative, Maggie Ruland for support at maggie.ruland@clc.com.