The “Southeastern Louisiana University” name, its logos and its athletic marks are the copyrighted property of the university. Commercial use by other entities, businesses and agencies for promotional and other purposes without the specific consent of the university is prohibited.
As the reputation of Southeastern continues to grow in the region, so does the popularity of its name and images. The University’s licensing program was developed to assist in the promotion and proper use of Southeastern’s name, logos, and marks.
Southeastern is contracted with CLC, a company that manages the commercial use of Southeastern’s name, logos, and marks and ensures that only officially licensed vendors use the Southeastern identity for production of apparel, advertising items, and other materials for sale or distribution.
CLC holds a seat on the Fair Labor Association’s University Advisory Council and Executive Committee as well as regularly attends meetings and industry events covering anti-sweatshop considerations. CLC requires all active licensees to disclose detailed information regarding manufacturing locations used to produce licensed merchandise. Manufacturers applying for a license are required to disclose this information during the application process.
The Southeastern Office of University Marketing and Communications and the Athletic Department work closely with CLC in its artwork approval and licensing program. This helps ensure that artwork depicting Southeastern’s identity meets the quality and consistence associated with the University’s image.
Questions regarding the use of Southeastern trademarks or its licensing program should be directed to those offices.
A Southeastern Louisiana University trademark is any mark, logo, symbol, nickname, letter(s), word or derivative that can be associated with Southeastern Louisiana University and can be distinguished from those of other institutions or entities. Examples of these trademarks include the University name, University logos, the oval-enclosed "S", the University seal, the Southeastern Lion, and all secondary marks.
These trademarks are the property of Southeastern Louisiana University. All uses, either print or electronic (with the exception of internal use by the University itself, news coverage, printing firms performing jobs for the University, and certain non-commercial purposes) should be approved in advance by the University. Unauthorized use of Southeastern's trademarks is prohibited.
Anyone who uses the name or marks of Southeastern Louisiana University for a commercial purpose must be licensed. Manufacturers of products bearing Southeastern's marks must have a license through the University's agent, CLC, which vigorously enforces trademark rights. This includes retailers who screen or embroider their own products or use products from another company.
Companies that only sell finished products and do not actually produce or package the products themselves are not required to be licensed. However, vendors carrying Southeastern merchandise should ensure that the products they distribute are produced by licensed vendors.
University departments and units do not need permission to use University marks on products intended for normal business operations such as forms, stationery, brochures, and business cards. However, trademarks should not be altered and should be reproduced using a high quality master digital image available from the Office of University Marketing and Communications and the Athletic Department.
University departments, units, and student organizations may use Southeastern's trademarks on marketing and promotional specialty items or clothing, however these items must be acquired from licensed manufacturers. A list of these vendors is available from CLC, the Office of University Marketing and Communications, or the Athletic Department.
Southeastern manages its program through CLC. Information on becoming a licensee can be obtained from the CLC website. Information on the services provided by CLC, including a copy of an application and license agreement can be found on the company's website or by contacting the company at:
1075 Peachtree Street, Suite 3300
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(972) 978-8756
[email protected]
The licensing process takes approximately 30 days. Prospective licensees will be required to complete an application, pay the required licensing fee, and submit a copy of its insurance certificate. The University's main contact at CLC is Payton Adams.
The following are general guidelines that should be followed in regards to the Southeastern Louisiana University trademark and licensing program:
Questions regarding these policies should be directed to the Southeastern Louisiana University Office of University Marketing and Communications or the Athletic Department.
