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The Licensing Department at Charlotte is responsible for monitoring, upholding and approving use of the University’s name and logos to ensure compliance with our brand standards. Those who wish to use our marks must submit a request.

Submit a Licensing Request

Make Your Mark!

UNC Charlotte's registered trademarks require anyone wishing to use them to obtain permission. Charlotte's Licensing department is here to guide you.

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Campus Groups
Registered organizations can find our brand standards and follow the approval process.
How to Use Trademarks
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Retailers & Vendors
Those wishing to become licensed vendors can learn what they need and how to apply.
Become a Licensed Vendor
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Our Niner Community
Fans searching for the best place to buy apparel can see our list of trusted retailers.
Where to Buy

Barnes & Noble Charlotte

Our official 49er spirit store is right on campus — offering the largest selection of apparel, gear and other merchandise available anywhere!

Shop the Bookstore

Learn the Process

Play your part in ensuring Charlotte-branded items are the best quality!

How to Use Trademarks
Create
your design within brand standards and product requirements.
Submit
your design or idea to the Licensing department for approval.
Purchase
your approved item from one of our licensed vendors.

Local Retailers

Find retailers throughout the Charlotte area that carry officially licensed merchandise.

Shop Local

Online Retailers

Our trusted online retailers ensure Niner fans everywhere have access to apparel and other merchandise.

Shop Online

Brand News!

Find out what's happening with Licensing, from vendor spotlights to brand launches and more!

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Obtaining a License

Any individual or company desiring to reproduce any one of these logos on items must be licensed through Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC). Please contact them at licensing@clc.com for information on how to obtain a license to reproduce these.

Vendor Application Process