Concordia University has a vested interest in the protection and regulation of its name as well as its trademarks, official marks, logos and/or related insignia, which taken as a whole create the University’s signature. Accordingly, the University has adopted the policy entitled Policy on the Use of Concordia’s Name, Logo and Related Insignia, and the Governance of its Visual Character (VP1RSG-4)
This policy applies to internal and external representations, whether printed or electronic, which make use of Concordia University’s name, trademarks, official marks, logos and/or related insignia and the University’s image as a whole. Among other things, this policy requires that anyone who wishes to use the University’s name, trademark(s), official mark(s), logo(s), or related insignia must obtain the University’s prior permission and that any use must be in a manner that is consistent with the reputation and goals of the University.
The OGC oversees the registration of the University’s trademarks and official marks, a list of which may be found at:
The OGC acts as the ‘gatekeeper’ of the University’s trademarks, official marks and logos and monitors their use, taking action when necessary.
If you would like to use the name “Concordia”, “Concordia University”, or “Université Concordia”, or the University’s logo and/or insignia, you must apply for and obtain prior permission from the University’s Board of Governors. Applications for permission may be found at:
Page Title: University Trademarks, Official Marks, Logos, etc. - Concordia University - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Page URL:http://www.concordia.ca/vpirsg/office-of-the-general-counsel/university-tra...index.php
Date Printed: Wed April 10, 2013
