UC IRVINE ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES & PROCEDURES

UC Code of Conduct for Trademark Licensees

California Codes, Education Code, Sec. 92000-92001, Name of the University

UC Graphic Identity Guide and Resources

Bylaws of The Regents
Bylaw 2. Corporate Seal
Bylaw 3. Unofficial Seal

UC Delegation of Authority

DA 0864, Presidential Policy to Permit Use of the University's Name
DA 0865, Presidential Policy to Permit Use of the Unofficial Seal

UC Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students

Sec. 41.20, Policy on Use of University Properties
Sec. 60.30, Use of University Name
Appendix B, Use of University's Name, State Code

UCI Administrative Policies & Procedures

Section 700-02, Guidelines on Use of University Name and Seal


UCI Delegations of Authority

IDA094, Use of University's Name
IDA211, Redelegation of Authority - Use of University's Name

A. Use of Campus Name

The Vice Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor-Administrative and Business Services are delegated the authority (IDA094) to permit or deny the use of the campus name (i.e., University of California, Irvine), abbreviations (e.g., UCI), logo, or any other name of which said designations or abbreviations are a part for advertising and other commercial or non-commercial uses in accordance with University policy, this campus policy and campus procedures.

1. Commercial Use

The Associate Vice Chancellor-Student Services, Campus Life and Auxiliary Services has been redelegated the authority for license agreements with third parties involving the manufacture and/or sale of items bearing the campus name, abbreviation, or logo. All royalties derived from third party license agreements will be applied to the Chancellor's discretionary account.

The Vice Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor-Administrative and Business Services are delegated the responsibility (IDA211) for monitoring on-campus sales of items bearing the campus name, abbreviation, or logo. This responsibility includes resolving disagreements or questions concerning on-campus sales of such items. The following policies shall apply to the on-campus sale of such items:

a. The University Bookstore shall have the exclusive right to sell items bearing the campus name, abbreviation, or logo at the Student Center and any other major consumer traffic area to be developed on campus in the future; and

b. The Alumni Association may engage in limited sales of items bearing the campus name, abbreviation, or logo at the Alumni House and may also sell such items through mailers.

c. The University Bookstore and the Alumni Association shall be exempt from royalties under the standard UCI license agreement.

2. Noncommercial Use

The Vice Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor-Administrative and Business Services are delegated the authority to approve use of the campus name, abbreviation, or logo by noncommercial organizations and groups for noncommercial purposes. This authority may be redelegated at the Vice Chancellor or Associate Vice Chancellor's discretion.

B. Use of University Name

Campuses are not delegated the authority to permit the use of the name "University of California", the abbreviation "UC", or any other name or abbreviation that has University-wide application or is of concern to more than one campus, or any other name of which said designations or abbreviations are a part. Such permission must be obtained from the Office of the President, through the Vice Chancellor or Associate Vice Chancellor-Administrative and Business Services.

C. Use of Unofficial University of California Seal

1. UCI Application

Chancellors have been delegated the authority to permit the use of the unofficial University of California seal as a symbol of the University for any official purpose or in connection with alumni, student, or public projects. Permission to use the unofficial seal must be obtained from the Chancellor's Office.

2. Office of the President and Multicampus Application

Use of the unofficial University seal for any official Office of the President or multicampus purpose must be approved by the Senior Vice President-Administration. Requests for approval must be forwarded to the Chancellor's office for approval processing.