BSU Licensing

How to Become a Licensee

  1. Complete our electronic interest form.
  2. Upon review and approval, you will be emailed our Licensing Contract and Terms.
  3. Complete and return the signed contract to BusinessAux@Bowiestate.edu.
  4. Submit your annual licensing fee via physical check or money order to the mailing address below:

    Bowie State University
    14000 Jericho Park Rd.
    Bowie, MD 20715
    Student Center ID Card Office
    Attention: Auxiliary Business Manager

  5. Once your annual fee is received you will be eligible to begin submitting artwork for review on our departmental artwork submissions platform.

Why Is Licensing Necessary?

Licensing is necessary in order to promote and protect the University’s image, and comply with Federal trademark laws. BSU must approve any use of its trademarks. Licensing protects the University’s reputation, good name, and image by permitting only appropriate uses and assuring that only quality products bear the University’s name, initials, or logos.

Who Needs to Be Licensed?

A license must be obtained by anyone who uses the name or marks of Bowie State University for commercial purpose.Non-commercial uses of BSU’s trademarks, including but not limited to products used for internal BSU consumption or internal give-away, require permission and should be purchased from licensed vendors. All items sold on campus to external buyers (including alumni) must be licensed and are subject to royalties. The use of a BSU marks in advertisements,motion pictures, and on promotional items also requires permission from the Licensing Office and may require a licensing fee.

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