Types of Licenses

The CLC Consortium offers the following licenses to companies interested in producing licensed merchandise. All license applications are subject to the approval of the individual institutions.

Standard License: A Standard License is available to companies that wish to manufacture collegiate product for six or more institutions, and is typically reserved for larger manufacturers with well-established production, distribution, and marketing capabilities.

Local License: A Local License is available to smaller companies that wish to manufacturer collegiate product for up to five in-state institutions, and do not have plans to expand significantly beyond those local institutions.

Restricted License: A Restricted License is available to companies that wish to produce non-resale merchandise for “internal consumption” by institutions in the local area.

Crafter’s License: A Crafter’s License is reserved for in-state individuals that wish to produce handmade products for a single institution. This type of license is issued directly from the in-state institution and is not offered by all institutions.

NCAA/Bowl/Conference Licenses: These are special licenses that are available to companies that wish to obtain rights to use the trademarks of the NCAA, bowl games, or athletic conferences for use on licensed merchandise, either alone or in conjunction with an institution’s trademarks. Licensing rights to these properties can be more expensive to obtain, depending on the event and the extent of the rights and product categories.

To download an application or obtain more detailed information about these types of licenses, please visit the Licensing Info menu at the top of this page.