Logos and Licensing
The Linn-Mar Community School District logos are federally registered trademarks and are protected under trademark 
law. To ensure consistency and integrity in their use, all district logos may only be utilized with prior consent and approval from the Executive Director of Communications. Unauthorized use of these logos is strictly prohibited.
Rights to use the district’s name, the phrase “Linn-Mar Lions,” the Linn-Mar Lion artwork and spirit logos must be obtained via a signed licensing agreement with the Linn-Mar Community School District. These items may be used only with permission from the District.
To apply for a licensing agreement with the district, please download the appropriate documents from this page and returned a signed copy to Linn-Mar Community Schools c/o the Business Office, 3556 Winslow Road, Marion, IA 52302. The agreement will be reviewed for accuracy and, once approved by the district’s Board of Directors, the requesting group’s representative will be notified that the group may proceed with the use of the district’s name, appropriate marks, logos, or images.
Specific instructions for how to correctly use Linn-Mar’s lion and logos can be found in our Brand Design Guidelines manual. Please download the Linn-Mar style guide and review these standards prior to producing branded items.
Non-Commercial Use
LICENSE AGREEMENT – Non-Commercial Use
Non-Commercial groups/clubs/activities/athletics associated with Linn-Mar Community School District must apply for a Non-Commercial Licensing Agreement with the district if they want to use the district’s trademarked name or copyrighted materials marks, logos or images from the Brand Design Guidelines manual. This license allows for group members only to use the lion and logos royalty free. Please note that “fan” items are not allowed to be produced using a non-commercial agreement. (For example, a youth sports team could produce uniforms for their players under this agreement, but not t-shirts to sell to their parents only and other fans.) Logos must be used in accordance with Linn-Mar Code of Conduct (Non-Commercial).
In addition, groups using a non-commercial license will be required to submit a list of members to the district – including participants’ schools for verification that all members of the group are Linn-Mar students.
Commercial Use
LICENSE AGREEMENT – Commercial Use
Organizations interested in using a trademarked Linn-Mar logo or name for commercial purposes—such as on merchandise, promotional materials, or marketing campaigns— must follow the district’s official licensing process. Licensed markets include any use not prohibited by the district Linn-Mar Code of Conduct (Commercial). Licensing agreements are valid for a term of one (1) year, with quarterly reporting required. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
Questions?
Contact Linn-Mar’s Executive Director of Communications for assistance.
©Linn-Mar Community School District. The lion mascot logo and the LM logos are trademarks owned by Linn-Mar Community School District. These logos are also copyrighted by Linn-Mar Community School District. All rights reserved.