Category: Trademarks and Licensing

  • Battle Royale: “Old” vs. “New” Logos

    Okay, okay… “old” and “new” probably aren’t the best descriptors. Let’s go with “outdated” and “current,” since our current logo is over five years old at this point. So, what exactly is our current logo? How is it different from the outdated version? After all, both say “Miami University,” and both feature red beveled M’s.…

  • So You Have to Order Promo Products…

    TLDR: Our licensed vendors have signed an agreement to use Miami’s brand; with this agreement they are required to use Miami’s marks and logos properly. If an unlicensed vendor uses our logos, we do not have visibility or control on the use of the Miami brand before it is produced.  In Trademarks and Licensing there…

  • Trademarks and Licensing Updates

    It has been a busy few months in the licensing and trademarks world here at Miami and there are many new and exciting things to come. On October 26, we will launch a branded seltzer and beer, which came from the partnership between local brewery Swine City Brewing and Van Wagner. Stay tuned for more…