GUIDELINES FOR COMMERCIAL USE OF MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY TRADEMARKS
DESIGN APPROVALS
Licensees are encouraged, within the guidelines, to be creative in the application of the marks. All designs must be approved by Mississippi State University Licensing Program office prior to production. A “DESIGN SUBMISSION FORM” must be completed and attached to each design submitted, unless submitting via email. Licensees may email, fax or mail designs to expedite approvals. Emailing designs is the quickest method for approval. When changes are made to a design previously approved, the revised design must be resubmitted for approval.
OFFICIAL COLORS
Maroon (Pantone Match System #202) and White are the official colors. When maroon is used, the end product must match PMS #202.
COMMERCIAL USE OF THE OFFICIAL SEAL AND WORDMARK
The seal is an updated version of the symbol adopted by the University in 1932 and modified several times since then. The representation of the university name is in a modified ITC Garamond typeface. The seal and wordmark may be used together in two arrangements or alone, as illustrated on the art slicks. Do not change the size relationship of the seal to the wordmark. Do not modify or embellish the seal and/or wordmark in any way. The seal should not be used on a licensed item in a way that implies the item is an official document or publication of Mississippi State University. The guidelines for use of the wordmark do not preclude the production and sale of items containing other graphic representations of the words "Mississippi State" or "Mississippi State University". We reserve the right to approve the wordmark and seal for academic products only.
IMPLIED ENDORSEMENT
Commercial use of Mississippi State University trademarks in association with non-Mississippi State University marks must be approved by the Licensing Program office. Mississippi State University trademarks should not be used in ways that imply neither the University's endorsement of commercial products or services, nor endorsement of causes or organizations not a part of the University.
MSU CONTACT:
Sharon Hewlett Business/Licensing Manager (662) 325-2525 or shewlett@legal.msstate.edu
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