FCCLA Trademarks
Resources
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and its acronym, FCCLA, are federally registered trademarks. Unauthorized use of FCCLA trademarks is strictly prohibited. Use of any FCCLA name, acronym, logo, or related mark requires explicit permission and must adhere to FCCLA’s official brand guidelines.
FCCLA chapters and affiliated entities may use FCCLA trademarks for approved chapter materials and communications, provided all usage aligns fully with FCCLA brand standards. Any use outside of these parameters, including on merchandise or for commercial purposes, must be formally approved.
Federally Registered Trademarks of FCCLA
FCCLA
- Acronym, including word marks and logo usage
- U.S. Reg. Nos. 2461208, 2461209, 7205931
FCCLA Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
- Name and acronym, including logo
- U.S. Reg. Nos. 2545865, 2545866
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
- Name
- U.S. Reg. Nos. 2545867, 2545877
FCCLA The Ultimate Leadership Experience
- Acronym and tagline
- U.S. Reg. No. 2977540
FCCLA Family, Career and Community Leaders of America The Ultimate Leadership Experience
- Name, acronym, and logo
- U.S. Reg. No. 4883895
STAR Events
- Name and logo
- U.S. Reg. Nos. 3947265, 6675093
Logo and Trademark Use
It is FCCLA's national policy that the organization's logos, names, and acronyms may only be used in connection with programs and projects directly related to the mission and purposes of FCCLA.
Chapters and state associations have permission to use the FCCLA logos, names, and acronyms to publicize and promote FCCLA through programs, events, media, and other marketing resources, including (but not limited to):
- Advertisements
- Flyers
- Social Media
- Brochures
- Posters
- Websites
- Bulletin Boards
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Word Documents
Please Be Advised:
- Only National FCCLA can approve the use of the FCCLA trademarked logos, names, or acronyms on promotional items, including (but not limited to) apparel, awards, and merchandise.
- Chapters and state associations are not permitted to approve the use of FCCLA trademarked logos, names, or acronyms to any outside vendor for items including (but not limited to) apparel, awards, and merchandise.
Always reference the FCCLA Branding Guidelines when using the FCCLA logos, names, or acronyms to ensure that you are adhering to national standards and protecting the integrity of the FCCLA brand.
Logo and Trademark Use Request
FCCLA has partnered with Centricity as the official vendor and supplier for all FCCLA-branded merchandise and apparel, including t-shirts, awards, and other promotional items.
If you would like to use the FCCLA trademarks on a promotional item or apparel, please follow the steps here to obtain permission and ensure that you adhere to the FCCLA Branding Guidelines.