Public & Commercial Use of Tech Trademarks

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Public Use of Georgia Tech Trademarks

Community, non-commercial uses of Georgia Tech trademarks may not require a license but do require permission. Examples include, but are not limited to, wedding or birthday cakes, headstones, and boat decals.

In order to receive approval please, complete the Community permission form and secure approval, in writing, by the Licensing Department.

Commercial Use of Georgia Tech Trademarks

Use of Tech's trademarks by schools (K-12) and amateur, community sports teams is limited to the word Yellow Jackets and the Buzz trademark and requires a limited license agreement between the organization and Georgia Tech. Information on obtaining a limited license agreement for your organization can be obtained by contacting the Licensing Department at gtlicensing@gatech.edu

A license must be obtained by anyone who uses the name or marks of the Georgia Institute of Technology for commercial purposes to promote a business or drive sales. To learn more about the licensing process, please review the "About Licensing" page.

The use of a Georgia Tech mark in advertisements, motion pictures, and on promotional items also requires a licensing fee.

Important Contacts

  • Georgia Tech Licensing
    Aimee Anderson
    Licensing Manager
    Georgia Institute of Technology
    177 North Ave, Suite 232
    Atlanta, GA 303332-0181
    Phone: 404-385-0015
    Fax: 404-894-7214
    gtlicensing@gatech.edu
  • The Collegiate Licensing CompanyThe Collegiate Licensing Company
    Malaika Underwood
    University Services Representative
    The Collegiate Licensing Company
    290 Interstate North, Suite 200
    Atlanta, GA 30339
    Phone: 770-799-0520
    Fax: 770-955-4491
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