Merchandise & Promotional Items

Putting a logo on it? Heed trademark licensing requirements for apparel, promotional items and more.

Trademark licenses apply to any name or symbol representing Washington University in St. Louis or its schools, departments, offices, labs and other units.

Branded and promotional items like jackets, white coats, table throws and sticky notes are a fun way to express your pride in being part of WashU Medicine. The university’s trademark licensing and fair labor guidelines present requirements for branded and promotional products. The Trademark Licensing Program makes it easy for you to get it right.

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A few important requirements

To produce apparel, promotional items or other products representing WashU or its schools, departments, programs and other units:

1. Use a licensed supplier

  • Our licensed suppliers are authorized to produce merchandise with WashU trademarked names and symbols. They are familiar with our brand and trademark requirements and will take care of the hard part for you.

2. Develop official artwork

  • Work with your licensed supplier to develop artwork that meets the university’s licensing requirements

3. Get the artwork approved


ALL BRANDING RESOURCES

Download Logo Sets

Find School of Medicine and Washington University Physicians logos and usage guidelines.

Editorial Style Guide

Check the official styles for abbreviations, punctuation, citations, titles and more.

Merchandise & Promotional Items

Putting a logo on it? Heed trademark licensing requirements for apparel, promotional items and more.

Naming Conventions for Clinical Practices

Naming a clinical practice? Follow these standards for the name, signage, directories, maps, stationery and more.

Planning New Photos

Find the moments that will connect with audiences and bring your story to life.

Social Media Account Names & Graphics

Give your social media account a proper name, handle and imagery following these guidelines.

Video Selfie Guidelines

These guidelines will help with self-produced video content.

Visual Brand Guide

Your group’s story is part of the WashU brand! Use this guide to help build and benefit from our national reputation.