San José State Athletics Branding and Licensing
San José State Athletics Branding and Licensing's mission is to protect and promote the use of the San Jose State University name and logos. The Licensing program ensures that the University's logos are used in a proper manner to uphold with the University's vision of class and integrity.
Licensing Guidelines
Any person, business, or organization desiring to use San José State trademarks or verbiage on any product, this includes premiums, promotions, and advertising must contact the San Jose State Licensing Director.
Campus Organizations and Departments
Campus Organizations and/or Departments must apply for permission to us the trademarks by filling out the Campus Licensing and Trademark Waiver.
Photography and Video Policy
Photographs, film/videotape, drawings or audio descriptions made or taken by any credential-holder may be used solely for reporting the athletic event as a news item. Any secondary commercial use of photographs, film/videotape, drawings or audio descriptions of the athletic event or its participants made or taken by the credential holder or the accredited organization to which this credential is issued is prohibited without prior specific written permission of San José State University and Spartan Sports Marketing.
Becoming a Licensee
Merchandise
Any person, businesses or organizations that wish to produce items with the San Jose State logos must first become a licensee. To become a licensee, you must complete a licensing agreement with the University's licensing agent, Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC). You can contact SJSU's licensing rep, Allison Mintz, by telephone at 909-520-2355 or by email at allison.mintz@clc.com. Additional information about the licensing process can be found at http://learfieldlicensing.com/.
Contact
San Jose State Athletics
Michael Smoose - Associate Athletics Director for Marketing, Digital Media and Licensing
1393 South 7th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 408-924-1739
Fax: 408-924-1291
Email: michael.smoose@sjsu.edu