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Royalty Waiver Process & Forms

Purpose

University departments, programs and officially recognized student groups interested in utilizing University marks on products for the group's sole use or for fund raising purposes consistent with the group's mission are exempt from royalty fees. However the group must apply for a royalty waiver to avoid having the product manufacturer pay royalty on the item. Manufacturers of items bearing University of Vermont's marks must be licensed. Manufacturers are requested to apply for license through normal University Licensing channels.

Process

1. Group contacts Licensing Office to request either an officially recognized student group or a University department or program royalty waiver form prior to production of item.
2. Completed form is returned to Licensing Office along with a copy of the design to be used on the product.
3. Licensing Office reviews and approves or disapproves request.
4. If approved, the University group and manufacturer are notified that an exemption from royalty fees on this specific use is granted. Exemption waiver to be kept in manufacturer's file with the order.
5. If not approved, University organization and manufacturer notified of decision.

Forms

• Royalty Waiver Form For Student Groups
• Royalty Waiver Form For Departments

Send completed forms to:
Licensing Program
225 Patrick Gym

For further information, contact:

Christopher McCabe,
Assistant VP Marketing and Business Development
(802) 656-7728

Last modified October 17 2008 01:19 PM