CLC Licensing Process
University of Delaware trademarks shall not be incorporated as a part of the name of an independent business enterprise in any manner to imply an official relationship between the University of Delaware and a third party.
University of Delaware trademarks shall not be used to endorse a private group or business unless authorized by the University, pursuant to a formal contract or sponsorship agreement with appropriate approvals.
All commercial use of University of Delaware trademarks must be approved by the Office of Communications and Marketing. Authorizations may be granted under the following conditions:
- A company is an officially licensed manufacturer of University of Delaware merchandise. View the current list of licensed vendors.
- A company is an “Official Sponsor/Proud Supporter” of the University of Delaware Athletics and/or the University of Delaware Alumni Association.
All companies and individuals wishing to extend congratulatory messages in commercial advertising or promotions must receive prior approval from the Office of Communications and Marketing. Such messages must be clearly separate from the sale or promotion of any products not specifically licensed by the University of Delaware.
The University of Delaware is affiliated with Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), the oldest and largest collegiate licensing agency in the United States, representing more than 200 colleges, universities, bowl games, athletic conferences, the Heisman Trophy and the NCAA.
Any use of all marks requires written approval prior to production. The name and marks of the University of Delaware are controlled under a licensing program administered through CLC.
The licensing process can vary in length, based on the licensees’ responsiveness in meeting CLC and the University’s policies and requests throughout the process. Many licensees can complete the application process within two months, while others may take considerably longer depending on how quickly they meet the requirements. For more information, please contact CLC. Generally the process is divided into three steps:
- Complete and submit a CLC licensing application.
- Submit designs and/or samples incorporating the marks of the University of Delaware; obtain product liability insurance; purchase CLC holograms per the labeling requirements; complete product specification sheets; and complete Authorized Manufacturer’s Agreement (if applicable).
- Execute the CLC Standard Retail Product License Agreement and the CLC Special Agreement regarding Labor Codes of Conduct; provide factory site disclosure and pay all advance and administrative fees.
After receiving approval, a finished sample of the product must be submitted for review. Once final approval is granted, CLC will send a License Agreement for execution. Once the agreement is signed and returned to CLC, an officer of CLC will sign the agreement and fully executed copies are returned to the licensee with royalty reporting forms. Until the licensee receives fully executed copies of the agreement, it remains unauthorized to produce and/or distribute any merchandise incorporating the trademarks of the institution.
There are two options in pursuing a license with the University of Delaware and the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC).
Internal License
Allows a company to produce product bearing the trademarks of collegiate institutions for university departments and related entities for internal consumption only. Cannot provide product at retail or direct to consumer.
Retail License
Allows a company to produce product bearing the trademarks of unlimited collegiate institutions for sale in designated retail channels, direct to consumer, and university departments and related entities.
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To obtain details concerning licensing royalties, rates and procedures for commercial enterprises, contact:
Morgan Rogers
Colegiate Licensing Company
1075 Peachtree Street
Suite 3300
Atlanta, GA 30309
phone: 609-947-5240
morgan.rogers@clc.com
Through the CLC website, you may view further information about their partnership with the University of Delaware and other institutions, file a licensing application and obtain high quality digital art via subscription to J Patton Logos on Demand and high quality embroidery through J Patton Stitches on Demand.
Any use of all marks requires written approval prior to production. The name and marks of the University of Delaware are controlled under a licensing program administered through CLC.
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