The Office of Marketing & Communications oversees the Mississippi Christian University trademark licensing program. The university governs the reproduction of MC trademarks on branded merchandise by reviewing all proposed products and artwork submissions prior to production. All submitted artwork is evaluated on:
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Trademark Accuracy & Compliance: Correct use of official logos, colors, clear space, and institutional names.
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Design Quality & Aesthetics: Composition, visual appeal, legibility, and overall alignment with Mississippi Christian University’s high visual standards.
The University actively pursues unauthorized uses of institutional marks and licenses approved vendors to reproduce Mississippi Christian University trademarks on branded merchandise.
Branded merchandise refers to any items produced for retail or promotional use. It does not include signage, stationery, or other printed collateral prepared directly for university use.
Trademark Information
Mississippi Christian University's federally registered trademarks include:
- Mississippi Christian University™
- Choctaws™
- All university logos and sports mascot marks
How to Become Licensed
Mississippi Christian University trademarks are the property of Mississippi Christian University, and their unauthorized use is prohibited. The university enforces our trademark rights in cooperation with Mississippi Christian University's licensing agent, Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC).
Any person, business, or organization interested in using a university trademark must be a licensee of the university.
Begin the process by applying to be a licensee with CLC.
Items for Internal Use
Branded merchandise produced for promotional (internal) use must identify the sponsoring group or event and include an approved institutional brand mark. All university units — schools, offices, and departments — must use the institutional brand mark to identify themselves; independent logos for university departments are not permitted.
