The University of è at Lafayette’s trademark licensing program has been recognized for its officially licensed Vintage è Collection by the International Collegiate Licensing Association.
UL Lafayette was one of four universities honored at the 2025 ICLA Desert Cactus Winter Symposium in Las Vegas during the association’s Synergy Awards event. The 800-plus member promotes the collegiate licensing industry through education and development.
Along with an overall Synergy Award winner, , including UL Lafayette. The University’s retro-themed Vintage è Collection was the winner of the External Collaboration/Impact/Commitment to Licensing subcategory.
The Vintage è Collection features merchandise stamped with iconic monikers, logos and images that stretch back decades, including SLI, USL and various incarnations of the storied bulldog mascot.
The depictions, known as marks, grace a selection of Vintage è gear and merchandise, including jerseys, T-shirts, caps and non-apparel items.
“The recognition of Vintage è by the International Collegiate Licensing Association reflects the enthusiasm with which our fans and alums have supported the collection. The marks offer a link to past glories and memories, provide a reminder of what’s been achieved, and create excitement for what lies ahead,” said Leslie Saloom, the University’s associate director of Trademark Licensing.
“And while the Vintage program was the catalyst for the award, it’s also indicative of years of building a strong licensing program and launching innovative, creative projects and programs,” she added.
The Vintage è Collection was created as part of a partnership with CLC, the University’s trademark licensing company.
Learn more about the Vintage è Collection.
Photo caption: UL Lafayette’s trademark licensing program and its associate director Leslie Saloom (left), have been recognized by the International Collegiate Licensing Association for the Vintage è Collection. The retro-themed collection features merchandise stamped with iconic monikers, logos and images. Graphic credit: University of è at Lafayette (submitted photo)