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Logos and Lockups

Northwestern University wordmark

Northwestern Wordmark

The Northwestern wordmark is the primary way to identify the University, connecting the entities within our institution.

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Academic N

The Academic N can be used in cases where placing the entire wordmark is impossible or can be used as a design element.

Trademark Licensing

Northwestern has exclusive rights to its name, logos, trademarks, songs, mottos, and mascots and prohibits their unauthorized use.

  • The Trademark Licensing Office must approve all products and designs
  • Vendors must be licensed by the University
  • Merchandise using the wordmark or academic N must include the registered trademark symbol ®
  • Merchandise using a lockup must include the trademark symbol ™

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