Approval must be obtained for the use of any Pitt trademark, image, photograph, or logo on any product, including commercial products, premium items and promotional materials.

Recognized University Departments and Registered Student Organizations who wish to use the Pitt marks on apparel (such as t-shirts, hats, and polo shirts) and gift/promotional items (such as key chains, mugs, and jewelry) must use licensed vendors and submit designs for approval prior to production. The logos and lettering must be used uniformly according to the art sheet guidelines.

Licensees (Feb. 2011)

1. Complete the Logo review approval form below.

NOTE: Only licensed vendors may produce items featuring university trademarks. A complete list of licensed manufacturers is available. If you wish to have a manufacturer added to the list, please contact the Collegiate Licensing Company Inc. at clc@clc.com. Pitt is required by law to control the use of its trademarks and control is maintained through allowing only officially licensed manufacturers to reproduce University trademarks.

2. Submit approval form and proposed art work. Alternatively, an email with the requested information and proposed artwork can be sent to lburens@athletics.pitt.edu.

3. Once artwork and approval form is received, please allow 3-5 business days for a response to your application. You will be notified if changes are revisions are required. Please allow additional time if design assistance is required.

4. You will receive an email notifying you of approval of the project. Once you have received approval you may move forward with producing your item.

Approvals are for a specific production of an item and do not cover future production of this or a similar item.

5. For additional questions about this process please review the FAQ section of the licensing Web site. Additionally, you may submit questions to lburens@athletics.pitt.edu.

Approval Form: Click Here

Branch campuses use different trademark guidelines than main campus. Please refer to the University of Pittsburgh - Branch Campus Art Sheet Art Sheet for the rules & regulations.

• Pitt Bradford - (Panthers) | UPB Website
  
• Pitt Greensburg - (Bobcats) | UPG Website
  
• Pitt Johnstown - (Mountain Cats) | UPJ Website
  
• Pitt Titusville - (Panthers) | UPT Website

An email with the requested information and proposed artwork can be sent to lburens@athletics.pitt.edu.