{"id":30,"date":"2025-08-28T20:26:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T20:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/trademarks-licensing\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:20:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:20:40","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/trademarks-licensing\/home\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"modal-ready\">\n    <div  class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__content\">\n                                    <p class=\"purdue-home-hero__subheader tagged-header tagged-header--gold purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subheader\">Trademarks and Licensing<\/p>\n                \n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-diagonal-hero__header\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subtext\">\n\n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a list of frequently asked questions regarding Purdue Trademarks and Licensing. For additional questions, please <a href=\"mailto:trademarklicensing@purdue.edu\">contact us by email<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/trademarks-licensing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/10\/2023_GMB5394.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-padding-bottom-large \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-07d7c4ac-99f9-49eb-99c2-bb3bf04a770a\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-07d7c4ac-99f9-49eb-99c2-bb3bf04a770a\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What are the official school colors for Purdue University?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-07d7c4ac-99f9-49eb-99c2-bb3bf04a770a\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university is well-known for and takes great pride in its core colors: old gold and black. More information about brand colors and use with marks is available on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/marcom.purdue.edu\/our-brand\/visual-identity\/\">Purdue Brand Studio website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-bae499bb-7901-4341-8bb2-4cce4d888ec7\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-bae499bb-7901-4341-8bb2-4cce4d888ec7\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What are Purdue&#8217;s trademarks?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-bae499bb-7901-4341-8bb2-4cce4d888ec7\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purdue trademarks include any word, phrase, symbol, design, color, product configuration, group of letters, or a combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs adopted and used by the university that identify and distinguish Purdue goods or services from that of other parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A complete list of Purdue trademarks can be found in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/trademarks-licensing\/trademarks\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/trademarks-licensing\/sample-page\/about\/trademarks\/\">Trademarks<\/a>&nbsp;portion of this site.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-945a869e-5ae9-4d07-9bbf-f6f758175ac2\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-945a869e-5ae9-4d07-9bbf-f6f758175ac2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What are the benefits of a licensing program?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-945a869e-5ae9-4d07-9bbf-f6f758175ac2\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A licensing program exists to protect the name and marks of the university and to enhance the Purdue image through the signing of licensing agreements authorizing the use of the marks on high-quality and tasteful merchandise. It also ensures that the university receives the appropriate commercial value for the use of its trademarks.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-147f623a-5969-4808-a971-d638c0e65199\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-147f623a-5969-4808-a971-d638c0e65199\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Who must be licensed?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-147f623a-5969-4808-a971-d638c0e65199\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any individual, business or organization wishing to use the university&#8217;s trademarks or verbiage on any product must have a license before offering the product or goods for sale. This also includes sale to university departments, campus organizations and recognized student organizations. Premiums, promotions and advertising are included, as well.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-4c93c88a-e10f-408f-8f44-6565f2a00bb2\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-4c93c88a-e10f-408f-8f44-6565f2a00bb2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Where do I find a licensing application?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-4c93c88a-e10f-408f-8f44-6565f2a00bb2\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/trademarks-licensing\/licensing\/licensee-resources\/apply-for-a-license\/\">apply for a license<\/a>&nbsp;within this website.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-95b9de5f-e39e-4f15-875f-591c321c5645\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-95b9de5f-e39e-4f15-875f-591c321c5645\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How long does it take to obtain approval from Purdue?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-95b9de5f-e39e-4f15-875f-591c321c5645\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard licensing approval can take 4-6 weeks after the application is submitted. A decision on any license request will depend on the nature and extent of the use being applied for, the number of trademarks involved, the number and diversity of products for which the trademark or trademarks will be used, and other possible factors, such as whether the university believes there is a need to seek legal advice on the application.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-516235fb-1663-491d-a2cd-a49c2d5ce467\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-516235fb-1663-491d-a2cd-a49c2d5ce467\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Can I use the university&#8217;s trademarks on a publication or brochure?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-516235fb-1663-491d-a2cd-a49c2d5ce467\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trademarks of the university may not be used on internal publications, brochures, advertising or miscellaneous print material without permission from the university. Please contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/marcom.purdue.edu\/\">Purdue Brand Studio<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-432da36e-7ef5-49af-8f21-20f03aef8a60\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-432da36e-7ef5-49af-8f21-20f03aef8a60\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How do I obtain a license?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-432da36e-7ef5-49af-8f21-20f03aef8a60\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university partners with Collegiate Licensing Company to represent its licensing program. Please fill out the online application form on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clc.com\/home\/get-licensed\/\">Collegiate Licensing Company<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-87812729-c019-419b-877b-6089a54bef6b\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-87812729-c019-419b-877b-6089a54bef6b\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How can independent artisans participate?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-87812729-c019-419b-877b-6089a54bef6b\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Independent artisans can participate in Purdue University&#8217;s licensing program by obtaining a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/trademarks-licensing\/licensing\/licensee-resources\/crafters-license\/\">Crafter&#8217;s license<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-ea56626b-82e2-4b87-9fa6-2262be83c178\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-ea56626b-82e2-4b87-9fa6-2262be83c178\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What kinds of products can&#8217;t be licensed?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-ea56626b-82e2-4b87-9fa6-2262be83c178\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other than in the case of a university-related product, Purdue Trademarks and Licensing will not approve the use of its trademarks on the following products:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tobacco or tobacco-containing products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legally controlled substances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexually oriented products or designs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Religion-affiliated products or designs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Political products or designs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Games of chance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appliques, patches or heat transfers for retail sale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-1b4d1c8a-40a4-4c94-bdd9-f6689f111477\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-1b4d1c8a-40a4-4c94-bdd9-f6689f111477\" aria-expanded=\"false\">If my product is not going to be resold, do I still have to select a licensed vendor?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-1b4d1c8a-40a4-4c94-bdd9-f6689f111477\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Whether or not items are for resale, all items bearing the university marks must be produced by an approved, licensed vendor.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-eb2eb20f-6cf4-428b-8a75-e62d02523eb6\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-eb2eb20f-6cf4-428b-8a75-e62d02523eb6\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Are student organizations or campus departments required to obtain permission to use university names\/marks\/logos on items used as giveaways, for fundraisers or for internal use?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-eb2eb20f-6cf4-428b-8a75-e62d02523eb6\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. In order for the university to maintain and protect its value, permission must be obtained from Purdue Trademarks and Licensing, and an approved, licensed vendor must be used.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-a9264931-9281-4087-9e79-42736023429f\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-a9264931-9281-4087-9e79-42736023429f\" aria-expanded=\"false\">May public or private schools use any of the university&#8217;s marks as their mascot on uniforms, on buildings, on stadiums or for Booster Club fundraisers?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-a9264931-9281-4087-9e79-42736023429f\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Purdue does not allow its marks to be used by any other business or educational institution, including public or private schools. Many factors were taken into consideration of this decision, including product liability, control of how the marks are used and who manufactures the product, and what peer institutions do throughout the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-53b218ab-3842-48f8-b0d8-12841d06d627\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-53b218ab-3842-48f8-b0d8-12841d06d627\" aria-expanded=\"false\">May a business, corporation or outside entity use the name or marks of the university in its name or as interior design?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-53b218ab-3842-48f8-b0d8-12841d06d627\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not without prior approval. The university does not allow its marks to be used for commercial or promotional advertising purposes without prior approval. This approval is granted on a case-by-case basis. The university&#8217;s name and\/or marks may also not be used in any way that could state or imply an endorsement. The marks\/names\/logos may not be used as part of a business name or within the interior design of a business and its building and\/or location without prior approval. Approval is not always granted for any of the above uses.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-739d567c-8bd7-42a0-baf6-5e65b6a82a37\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-739d567c-8bd7-42a0-baf6-5e65b6a82a37\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Do I have to submit approval?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-739d567c-8bd7-42a0-baf6-5e65b6a82a37\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, always. Purdue licensees must submit artwork for approval through the Trademark system operated by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.clc.com\/\">CLC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-ab0cc7e2-227f-4572-826a-768c5fcbe826\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-ab0cc7e2-227f-4572-826a-768c5fcbe826\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What does Purdue do if unlicensed merchandise is discovered in the marketplace?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-ab0cc7e2-227f-4572-826a-768c5fcbe826\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university is committed to protecting and preserving its trademark rights. Any commercial use of its marks without a trademark license is addressed promptly, by legal action if necessary.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-a47b87e4-94c7-4e93-b048-0b04cbb008df\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-a47b87e4-94c7-4e93-b048-0b04cbb008df\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How does Purdue ensure products are manufactured in an approved facility?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-a47b87e4-94c7-4e93-b048-0b04cbb008df\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The university adheres to the codes of conduct of the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC). Please review Purdue&#8217;s commitment to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/trademarks-licensing\/home\/social-responsibility\/\">social responsibility<\/a>&nbsp;for more details.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-029440ff-5b43-4767-bbdb-683ef965b7fd\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-029440ff-5b43-4767-bbdb-683ef965b7fd\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How can I tell if a product is officially licensed?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-029440ff-5b43-4767-bbdb-683ef965b7fd\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for the &#8220;Collegiate Licensed Properties Association&#8221; (CLPA) label or hologram. Retail licensees are required to include the CLPA graphic, hangtag or holographic sticker with each licensed product. The CLPA Authentication Program helps to protect university brands from the production and sale of counterfeit merchandise.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-8e188a22-32b7-40b9-825b-bf5dd98aaee2\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-8e188a22-32b7-40b9-825b-bf5dd98aaee2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">What do royalties support at Purdue?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-8e188a22-32b7-40b9-825b-bf5dd98aaee2\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/trademarks-licensing\/licensing\/licensee-resources\/#royalties\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/trademarks-licensing\/trademarks-licensing\/licensee-resources\/#royalties\">Royalties<\/a> generated from the commercial use of Purdue&#8217;s marks support student scholarships and programming for Purdue students as well as athletic scholarships for student athletes. Purdue product royalties generate nearly $2 million per year for Purdue student scholarships.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-f02fe95f-927e-416c-a809-36a64356da7f\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-f02fe95f-927e-416c-a809-36a64356da7f\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How do I go about selling items with Purdue logos at a craft fair?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-f02fe95f-927e-416c-a809-36a64356da7f\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/trademarks-licensing\/licensing\/licensee-resources\/crafters-license\/\">Crafter&#8217;s licensing program<\/a>&nbsp;allows independent artisans to participate in Purdue&#8217;s licensing program by legally producing products adorned with Purdue trademarks and names. This license is ideal for fans and alumni who are interested in producing small quantities of merchandise for craft fairs and online marketplaces instead of retail stores.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"purdue-accordion-wrap  purdue-accordion-wrap--small\">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n        <div class=\"container is-narrow\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-accordion has-no-bottomborder has-no-topborder\">\n                <h3 class=\"accordion__heading purdue-accordion__title  purdue-accordion__title--small\" id=\"title-70bc769f-6f4a-4569-9ace-d00deaaa05fb\">\n                    <button aria-controls=\"content-70bc769f-6f4a-4569-9ace-d00deaaa05fb\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Do I need permission to have a graduation or wedding cake decorated with a Purdue University logo?<\/button>\n                <\/h3>\n                <div class=\"accordion__content purdue-accordion__content\" id=\"content-70bc769f-6f4a-4569-9ace-d00deaaa05fb\" hidden aria-hidden=\n                \"true\">\n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. If you want to place your favorite Purdue logo on a wedding cake, graduation cake, birthday cake, etc., through a vendor who is not an official Purdue licensee, please fill out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/operations\/trademarks-licensing\/cake\/\">cake request form<\/a>. 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