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Definitions
Infringement: unauthorized use of a trademark that belongs to another, or use of a trademark so similar to that of another as to cause the likelihood of confusion in the minds of the public as to the source, affiliation, or sponsorship of the product or service.
Licensor: one who contracts to allow another (licensee) to use licensor’s trademark in exchange for payment or other consideration, usually a royalty as a percent of sales.
Trademark: a word, phrase, logo, or other graphic symbol used to distinguish a product or service from those of others.
Trademark License: an agreement by which the trademark owner gives another party the right to use the mark, subject to control over the nature and quality of the goods or services, in exchange for payment of a royalty or other consideration.
Unauthorized uses: may include without limitation Trademark infringement, Trademark dilution, and unfair competition, in violation of federal and/or state law. Use of any University Trademark is prohibited except by express license from the University.
Procedures
University Trademarks include without limitation "University of Vermont," "̽̽," "Catamounts," the official University seal, and any design, symbol, logo, art, word, or words associated with or referring to the University or its sanctioned activities, such as athletics. In addition, the University owns certain marks that identify products and services developed in the course of University research or otherwise subject to the University's Intellectual Property Policy. Information regarding Trademarks may be found in the University Trademarks policy.
Any person or organization proposing to manufacture a product or provide a service bearing or containing a University Trademark must, before making use of the mark, seek a Trademark Licensing Agreement to obtain permission to use the mark, whether or not the person or organization is ̽̽-affiliated. No use of any ̽̽ Trademark shall be authorized for use in products or services, regardless of whether for charitable, promotional, or commercial purposes, without a fully executed licensing agreement in place. Each licensing agreement shall provide for either a reasonable royalty to be paid to the University or other consideration it deems appropriate in exchange for the University’s permission to use the mark.
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