Firenze Sage: Where is Stanford Uiniversity? [USA flag not OK]

  Stanford denies  College Republicans logo — because it includes the  American flag

The American flag is not  OK for Stanford University.

Stanford University College Republicans seeking to print their new logo on T-shirts have been told their design does not pass muster with the private institutionâ€s trademark office because the image incorporates the American flag, according to an email from the office.

“Stanford does not approve the use of the American (or other flag on product also featuring our trademarks (including the Stanford name) [sic],” states a recent email to the GOP groupâ€s financial officer from Kara Hegwood, a trademark licensing associate at Stanford University.

“We can approve red/white/blue themed product but cannot approve this design which features altered version of the flag in the background of the design, and within the initials for the organization name. I note you feature a different design on your website – we would be able to approve that design on product,” Hegwood added.

Hegwood, as well as Stanford media affairs officials, did not respond to emails and phone calls Tuesday from The College Fix seeking comment and clarification. Itâ€s unclear which policy Hegwood is referring to, as a lengthy trademark guide on the universityâ€s website does not appear to mention flags, according to a word search of the online resource.

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Firenze Sage: throw paint on the wall and call it the diversity flag.