Made/Produced by American Indians
TRADEMARK
The Regenerative Economies program promotes and highlights the benefits of investing in Indian Agriculture. Rooted in the principles and value systems of Indian Country, the program provides individual assistance on business and finance solutions that promote healthy and regenerative economic growth.
ABOUT
The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) promotes the Made/Produced by American Indians trademark as a means to successfully and clearly identify products made by American Indian and Alaska Native tribal members or majority owned enterprises.
The trademark was created to protect Indian producers and consumers from fake and falsely advertised Indian-made products. Misrepresentation of Indian-made products has been made illegal by The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644). This act encourages the use of legally registered trademarks and echoes the mission behind our trademark to ensure the authenticity of Indian made products.
The trademark was formally approved in 1993 to increase economic sustainability for Native producers and their communities. With this trademark, consumers are able to easily identify authentic American Indian products.
Apply for the American Indian Foods (AIF) agricultural product trademark. If you have questions or need assistance, please email aif@indianag.org.
ELIGIBILITY
The Made/Produced by American Indians trademark continues to grow, with over 500 licensed users participating in the program since 1993. Please review the trademark guide for an overview of approved trademark use and application.
ELIGIBILITY:
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Applicants must be a member of a federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribe or be an enterprise with a 51% or more controlling interest by a federally recognized Tribe or member of a Tribe.
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Individual producers must provide proof of tribal enrollment in the form of Tribal ID or enrollment card.
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Tribal enterprises must provide a Tribal Council Resolution or an authorized statement from the current Tribal executive leader.
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