Any person, business, or organization interested in using the Yale name or trademarks for any purpose must secure the prior approval of the Yale University Licensing Program. Yale reserves the right to approve or to reject any proposed use. Products that will not be approved include:
- Alcohol products
- Tobacco and other smoking related products
- Drug paraphernalia
- Food and beverage items
- Products related to gambling or lotteries
- Infant amenities such as feeding bottles, teething rings, pacifiers, and rattles
- Lighters
- Underwear or other sexually suggestive items
- Weapons
- Skateboards, scooters and other high-risk leisure items
Yale University does not endorse products or services. Therefore, permission will not be granted for use of the Yale name or trademarks in a manner that may be misunderstood as an endorsement.
