Licensing

University Seal Office of Trademark Licensing
P.O. Box 7436
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Telephone: (412) 648-1980
Facsimile: (412) 648-8248
www.pittsburghpanthers.com 		The Collegiate Licensing Company The Collegiate Licensing Company
290 Interstate North, Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Telephone: (770) 956-0520
Facsimile: (770) 955-4491
www.clc.com

Trademark Use Royalty and Fees Pittsburgh Traditions
The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) Officially Licensed Manufacturers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Royalty and Fees

The standard royalty rate on product manufactured for commercial use is 8% on the total gross amount of an order, less any sales tax and prepaid transportation charges if shipped by the licensed manufacturer.

The use of University identity marks on an item that carries a commercial message, sponsor, or endorsement is considered a promotional item. The standard royalty rate for promotional items is 10% on the total gross amount of an order, less any sales tax and prepaid transportation charges if shipped by the licensed manufacturer. A rights fee commensurate with the scope of the promotion may also be charged.

Royalty is charged to the licensed manufacturer. Rights fee is charged to the sponsor. Royalty and rights fee are paid to the University's licensing representative, The Collegiate Licensing Company.

The University of Pittsburgh attempts to avoid unfair competition with other retailers and service providers and therefore, does not exempt itself from paying royalties on the purchase of goods that:

  • Are to be resold to University employees, students or the general public.
  • Carry a commercial message, sponsor or endorsement.

    Royalties are exempt when:

  • The product manufactured is restricted to internal use by a department, recognized club or organization of the University of Pittsburgh.
  • The product manufactured is part of an all-campus event (i.e., Homecoming, Family Weekend, etc.), does not carry a commercial message, sponsor or endorsement, distribution is not for profit and limited to members of the affiliate department, club or organization.
  • The product manufactured is for participants of a University sports camp or clinic in which all profits go directly to the University of Pittsburgh.