QUADBALL™ AND USQ LOGO LICENSING

The term QUADBALL™  is a trademark of The Queue Project, LLC, a joint venture of US Quadball and Major League Quadball. To use the US QUADBALL™ wordmark and/or logos in connection with a team, merchandise, or other specific contexts, one must apply for a license. USQ member teams will have access to a special discounted license that will allow them to use the US QUADBALL™ mark and USQ logos on merchandise, online platforms like websites and social media channels, and for events. There are no restrictions on the media usage of the term “Quadball,” even when they are referring to USQ, MLQ, or a specific team. 

QUADBALL™ LICENSING PROCESS

Licensing is include in the USQ official team registration fee. However, if you’d like to obtain a license outside of registering a USQ team, you can contact info@usquadball.org for more information. You will be required to pay a fee and sign a licensing agreement.

FAQ

Why is the term QUADBALL a trademark?

By applying to register the term QUADBALL in connection with specific goods and services and building up common law rights in the mark, USQ and MLQ have secured additional legal protections and rights for how the term is used in the United States and around the world. Going through this process now ensures that those associated with the quadball community don’t get shut out of opportunities due to third parties. US QUADBALL also has trademark rights in the US QUADBALL™ mark and our logos. 

Why do I have to apply for a license?

One of the major responsibilities of having a trademark is enforcing the trademark to ensure that only those who have permission can use the mark. This enforcement is typically done through a licensing process–those who do not enforce their trademark risk losing their trademark registration. 

How long does the team license last?

The team license will expire on October 31 of each calendar year. The license renews upon your team completing their team membership for the following season. A team may withdraw from the licensing agreement by contacting USQ staff directly.

Can our team sell things once we have a US QUADBALL™ license?

Teams that hold a US QUADBALL™ license will be able to sell merchandise with the team name and/or logo on it that complies with the terms of the license. 

I wish to obtain a license, and I am not a part of a USQ member team. What do I do?

Contact info@usquadball.org for more information.

My team is not using the term QUADBALL in any capacity. Do we still need to apply for a license?

As for August 2025, the licensing fee is included as part of team membership registration.

USQ LOGO USAGE GUIDELINES

This policy governs the use of US Quadball’s “shield” logo and regional logos.

Official member teams with a US QUADBALL™ license may use the logo in formats, content, and situations that include but are not limited to apparel/merch, posters, recruitment flyers, and team websites. The fee is to do so is included with their team registration each season. Non-official member teams with a US QUADBALL™ license may only reproduce the logo for recruitment purposes.

Outside organizations may use the logo in instances that include but are not limited to use on banners advertising Quadball at conventions, posters and flyers for USQ events, and on city/CVB websites. USQ requests that parties wanting to use the US QUADBALL™ logo email info@usquadball.org for approval.

HOW TO USE

  1. Any reproductions of the logo must feature the design as-is, i.e., unchanged in terms of color, pattern, or shape.
    Exception: If the logo is reproduced in black and white, it may appear as-is in greyscale.   

  2. Any teams using the logo must apply for a US QUADBALL™ license; the logo cannot be used until the license is granted. 

  3. The shield logo used must always be the most current, official version of the logo. A version of this is linked below.

  4. If a team currently utilizes a version of the USQ logo that would not be permitted under this policy (e.g., an unofficial team featuring the logo or an official team featuring the logo with modifications) USQ will request that the team conform their logo use to these guidelines effective immediately.
    Exception: If a team features a disallowed version of the logo on a uniform, the team will be allowed to continue using that logo only on that iteration of the uniform. When a new uniform design is created for the team, the team may no longer use a disallowed version of the logo. If a team using a disallowed version wishes to order a new batch of jerseys for a new set of players, that team may do so. However, when the entire team replaces their old jerseys with a new design, whenever that replacement occurs, the new design must conform to these guidelines.

  5. One should not be able to mistake the piece with USQ’s logo for something USQ produces.

USQ always retains ultimate ownership over the use of its logo and the right to request that any entity, including an official member team, refrain from using the logo. Generally, this would occur only in cases of an entity misusing the logo or representing or endorsing ideals that are incongruous with the mission of USQ.

GET THE LOGO

Teams interested in using the USQ “shield logo” in accordance with the above guidelines may download a .png version.

For outside organizations, to request the logo in other file types, please email info@usquadball.org.