Discussion Post: Creating and Protecting Intellectual Property
The Athletic Department at State University has created numerous logos and designs for use in its merchandising program. For each logo and design, State University Athletics has sought and received federal trademark registration.
The athletic department has recently hired your team to oversee the merchandising program and to develop a licensing program for the marks and logos of State University Athletics. Upon your arrival, you discover that dozens of business, charitable organizations, and schools are using the marks and logos throughout the state.
In about of 400 words, address the following and outline a strategy for preventing unauthorized use of State University's logo.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.