Frequently Asked Questions
Ordering Promotional Products
Visit:
https://www.agoracxmp.com/lehigh
There you can request quotes and work directly with approved licensed vendors.
Yes. All vendors producing merchandise using Lehigh University names, trademarks, logos, or other protected marks must be officially licensed through Lehigh's licensing program prior to production.
The list of officially licensed vendors is continually being changed. Updates are issued and posted on a quarterly basis. If you have questions about a specific vendor, please contact us. Please visit our "Approved Licensed Vendors" page for full listings.
Possibly. If timing allows and the vendor is willing, they may apply to become licensed through Lehigh's licensing program.
Contact our office before moving forward.
Lehigh’s internal community can access logos, Lehigh’s color palate, and typography standards at Communications and Public Affairs' Assets and Resources page. This is an internal site and you must log in using your Lehigh user ID and password. External groups may contact an individual on our contacts page to request a logo - subject to approval.
Yes, All purchases of merchandise bearing Lehigh University’s name or trademarks, regardless of whether or not the purchase is subject to royalty, must be from licensed manufacturers. The licensees have agreed to supply the University with quality, safe merchandise, and pay the University a royalty fee for the privilege to provide these products with the University marks. In exchange, the University has granted the supplier a unique opportunity to provide such merchandise. Each item it reviewed by a Lehigh staff member to ensure that branding standards are met and that the Univeristy brand is being portrayed correctly and positively.
Artwork Approval & Design
Artwork is reviewed by Lehigh's Trademarks & Licensing Office through our licensing platform, Brand Manager 360.
Yes. Approved licensed vendors are provided access to official artwork and trademark resources
Our office will provide feedback or requested edits through our licensing platform, Brand Manager 360 before production can move forward. The vendor will then be required to make to requested changes and resubmit the design to us for approval.
If you are a University faculty or staff member, you may access University logo's at www1.lehigh.edu/communications/assets-resources#logo (Log in required).
If you are a vendor, please note that only licensed vendors have access to our logos and art sheet. If you are a licensed vendor, you may access all logos and art sheet through Learfield. Questions? Please contact Maggie Ruland at maggie.ruland@clc.com
Vendors & Licensing
All purchases of merchandise bearing Lehigh University’s name or trademarks, regardless of whether or not the purchase is subject to royalty, must be from licensed manufacturers. The licensees have agreed to supply the University with quality, safe merchandise, and pay the University a royalty fee for the privilege to provide these products with the University marks. In exchange, the University has granted the supplier a unique opportunity to provide such merchandise. Each item it reviewed by a Lehigh staff member to ensure that branding standards are met and that the Univeristy brand is being portrayed correctly and positively.
Vendors must apply to become licensed through our Learfield Licensing Partners (CLC).
A standard licenses allows retail sales of Lehigh-branded products.
A restricted license is limited to producing merchandise only for Lehigh University departments and internal use.
Learfield Licensing Partners (CLC) is Lehigh's licensing agency partner and assists with:
- vendor licensing agreements
- royalty collection
- compliance
- artwork approval coordination
Yes. Approved licensed vendors are provided access to official artwork and trademark resources
Lehigh University and CLC are proud supporters of the Independent Label Program. All licensees are required to display the “Collegiate Licensed Products” Label on their products either via a hangtag or a sticker. This label should also contain manufacturer information as well.
Royalty fees apply unless an exemption is granted by the University. Royalty exemptions may be granted for:
- Goods purchased by the University for internal consumption and not re-sold (use by University faculty, staff, and students). Examples are: athletic uniforms, binders for inter- or intradepartmental use, recognition pins and plaques, calendars and schedules of events, etc.
- Goods manufactured or purchased by the University promoting the University and its programs. Examples include student recruitment materials, fund-raising items, advertisement of University programs, and notices of special events.
- Student organization giveaways.
Royalty exemptions will not be granted for:
- Goods purchased by the University, University affiliates, University bookstores or gift/concession centers for resale;
- Student groups selling to the general public, or students engaged in business for personal profit while making a nominal contribution to a student organization for the purpose of gaining either the exempt status or the privilege of selling on campus; or items purchased with personal funds;
- Goods purchased by the University for external use (end user is not a member of the University faculty, staff, or student body) when the cost of the product is passed to the consumer through fees or contributions.
Note: All purchases of merchandise bearing Lehigh University’s name or trademarks, regardless of whether or not the purchase is subject to royalty, will be from licensed manufacturers.
If you are a retailer interested in carrying Lehigh University licensed products, contact CLC at 317-663-7438 to find out about promotional opportunities that might be available to you.