Overview
UC Davis has embarked on a new program to benefit the local craftsperson. We believe this program will provide crafters with an opportunity to use their creativity without infringing the university’s trademarks, while still allowing the university to maintain the integrity of its brand. We also hope that this program will be used by local entrepreneurs to test the market, before entering into a broader retail license with the university through the Nexus Licensing Group.
Details about the Crafter’s License Program:
- Items must be hand-made; no commercially manufactured items are allowed.
- Once sales exceed 500 units or sales exceed $2,500 in one year the crafter will be asked to become an official licensee.
- A Crafter’s License allows for sales to individual consumers only, not via wholesale or third-party retailers.
- Sales may not be conducted through retail stores.
- Crafter’s Licenses are only available to in-state individuals.
- A $100 licensing fee will be charged by the university on an annual basis for gross sales up to $2,500 per year.
The Crafter is required to bear all risk in respect of the articles (the specific physical goods, products or items that the Crafter is making, selling or bringing onto UC Davis' premises as part of their agreement) and hold the university harmless. The Crafter may wish to purchase product liability insurance. Licenses are valid for a twelve-month period and may be renewed at the sole discretion of the university.
Upon execution of a license and receipt of the licensing fee, an Officially Licensed Collegiate Craft certificate will be provided by the university for display by the Crafter. Holograms are not currently available to craft products due to costs.
If interested, please complete the Crafter’s License Request Form. The application form should be completed and submitted together with an image, photograph, or sample of the proposed product.
Crafter’s License Application Form
Please note that in accordance with university policy, no solicitation of sales may be made on campus at tailgate events. In some instances, sales through UC Davis Stores may be permitted, although UC Davis Stores is not obligated to sell products licensed through this program.