The name and trademarks of Yale University are recognized
widely as representing excellence and quality. This reputation
is the result of the activities of generations of Yale men
and women over the 300-year history of the University. The
Yale University Licensing Program is responsible for safeguarding
this reputation by ensuring that the Yale name and marks are
used in authorized and appropriate ways. outlines the responsibility for protection of the Yale
name.
Prior written
permission is needed from the Yale University Licensing Program
for use of the Yale name or trademarks for anything other
than official University business. The requirements described
here and elsewhere apply to any individuals, businesses, and
organizations that are not affiliated with Yale, as well as
to alumni, faculty, staff, and students, individually and
as part of groups and organizations.
Commercial
Use
Yale University
does not endorse products or services. Therefore, permission
will not be granted for use of the name or trademarks of the
University in a manner that may be misunderstood as an endorsement.
The
Yale campus may be available in limited circumstances for
commercial photography or filming provided that all requirements
of the are met and that the location is not generally
recognizable as a part of Yale.
Stationery
and Printed Materials
Approval
of the Yale University Licensing Program is not required to
use the Yale name on stationery, business cards, publications,
and other materials used in the ordinary course of conducting
the business of the University. This applies to printed material
and Web sites for which an office or department of the University
maintains sole editorial control.
Stationery
and business cards may be ordered by Yale’s academic
and administrative departments and programs through .
The Office
of the University Printer (203 432-9217) is available to provide
general consultation as well as specific guidance and coordination
regarding graphic design and editorial resources for Yale
University’s print and Web publications.
