Licensing and Trademarks

When selecting a name or beginning to design a logo for your student group it’s important to keep in mind Recognized Student Groups may use the university’s name to show its status as an RSG at the U of A only when the RSG name includes “club,” “association,” “student group” or similar designation within the RSG name. 

• RSGs are only able to show affiliate status with the U of A if the RSG includes “club,” “association,” “student group” or similar designation within the RSG name.

• Examples that are allowed include: University of Alberta Dance Club, Biochemistry Graduate Students’ Association of the University of Alberta.

• RSGs are not allowed to use the university’s name or logo or any part of the university's logo within the RSG name's name or logo.

• RSGs may not use any Athletics’ team names or logos or parts of those logos in the RSG’s name or logo.

• Examples that are not allowed include: University of Alberta Panda Fans, UAlberta Robotics.

Use of U of A visuals on printed materials or swag are a great way to show university pride and feel connected to the student experience. In order to use U of A trademarks, your student group must be both a Recognized Student Group (RSG) and you must have received express written approval to use U of A trademarks from the Trademarks & Licensing Office in External Relations (VER). Trademarks of the U of A include (but are not limited to) its name, the “ualberta” and “UAlberta” moniker, the suite of U of A logos, any Athletics team names and logos, and any other marks registered for use by the University of Alberta. See Registered Trademarks & Logos for a full list of the U of A’s trademarks.