diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index a20a226e..46b7fb6b 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -81,7 +81,6 @@
         "Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6",
         "Development Status :: 4 - Beta",
         "Intended Audience :: Science/Research",
-        "License :: NIST License",
         "Operating System :: OS Independent",
         "Topic :: Scientific/Engineering",
     ],