许可和版税
任何人, business or organization desiring to use U of I trademarks in any manner and for any purpose must be licensed to do so. U of I has contracted with the CLC to issue licenses on its behalf.
许可协议
Generally, there are several types of licensing agreements:
- 零售许可证 agreements for the production of emblematic merchandise to be sold by an individual or company at retail.
- 校园内部许可证 agreements for the production of emblematic merchandise for use by a campus organization or department.
- Crafter licensing agreements for use of the marks on domestic handcrafted items sold to individual consumers via events or direct sales.
- Promotional use agreements covering the use of marks for an approved limited-duration commercial use.
Summary of 许可协议
描述
For companies that produce licensed consumer products that will be resold, such as items for sale at retail in local, regional and national retail outlets.
参数
- 每年可再生
- Both licensee and all designs must be pre-approved
- Minimum of $1 million in product liability insurance
- Must sign and abide by CLC 行为准则
特许权使用费:14%
描述
For production of emblematic merchandise for use by a campus organization or department. 产品 produced under this license must not be sold by the campus department or organization.
参数
- 产品不能出售
- 每年可再生
- Both licensee and all designs must be pre-approved
- Minimum of $1 million in product liability insurance
- Must sign and abide by CLC 行为准则
描述
For use of marks on domestic handcrafted items sold to individual consumers via events or direct sales.
参数
- 每年可再生
- Both licensee and all designs must be pre-approved
- Annual limit of 500 units or $2,500 in sales which ever is lower
版税率
See royalty structure under the 工匠执照页.
负责生产
U of I is committed to conducting its business affairs in a socially responsible and ethical manner. All manufacturers of products bearing U of I trademarks must adhere to a 行为准则 in the manufacture of those products. 除了, U of I requires all of its licensees to publicly disclose the names and locations of all factories that manufacture products that bear U of I trademarks.
版税
产品, including those products sold to a university-owned entity, are generally subject to royalty fees if a U of I trademark is utilized. This includes sales to individual customers, sales for fund-raising projects, sales of items carrying a commercial message or sponsor, items used as promotional marketing tools for an event, and items given at conferences/workshops/clinics. The current standard royalty rate is 14 percent. The inclusion of a corporate name or “sponsor” will require payment of promotional royalties (currently 14 percent).
皇室的豁免
- U of I concurs in the basic concept that no user of its marks should be exempt from its licensing program and will make good faith efforts to follow this premise.
- U of I reserves the right to grant exemptions to any user, if circumstances warrant that it would be in the best interests of U of I to do so. The director of 商标及许可 will make any exemption decision.
- Original artwork sold for individual display shall not require licensing (i.e. painting to be framed or individually-produced sculptures); however notecards, posters or art prints bearing U of I marks or images are not exempt.
- Printed programs for athletic and special events on campus are not subject to licensing regardless of whether they are given away or sold.
官方授权供应商
Only an Officially Licensed Vendor may produce merchandise bearing university trademarks. For a list of officially licensed vendors, contact 明尼苏达大学商标 & 许可.