How to get licensed with The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University licenses its trademarks through Ohio State's licensing program, with applications, artwork and reporting handled in BrandComply. Brands apply for The Ohio State University directly and are reviewed against the school's standards before signing.
- Licensing managed by
- Ohio State's licensing program
- Where you apply
- BrandComply
- Typical collegiate royalty
- 10–15% of net sales
Licenses The Ohio State University offers.
Each type is its own approval. Most brands start with the standard license and add others once they’re selling.
Standard trademark
The core license to put the school's names and logos on products, in the categories and sales channels you're approved for.
Getting your The Ohio State University license.
- 01
Create your company profile in BrandComply
Register your company with your business details, product categories, factories and sales channels. This profile is what the licensing team reviews first.
- 02
Apply for The Ohio State University
Submit a license application for The Ohio State University with a marketing plan written for its fans. Focus on the categories and channels you'll actually use, and show real retail demand.
- 03
Send insurance and supply-chain documents
Expect a certificate of insurance with an additional insured endorsement naming the licensor, typically occurrence-based product liability coverage written as dollar figures. You'll also disclose the factories that will make licensed product and confirm your code of conduct.
- 04
Sign the agreement and pay the advance
When The Ohio State University approves, you'll sign a license agreement that sets your categories, channels and royalty rate, and pay any advance due at signing.
- 05
Get every design approved before you produce
A signed license doesn't clear you to manufacture. Each product category and sales channel is approved separately, and every piece of artwork is submitted and approved before production. Even small color corrections are resubmitted, so the finished product matches what was approved.
- 06
Report royalties on time
File royalty reports in BrandComply on the schedule your agreement sets, including periods with no sales. Late or missing reports can hold artwork approvals or end the license.
Mistakes that slow The Ohio State University approvals
- Asking for every category and channel instead of a focused request.
- Producing before artwork is approved in the portal.
- Skipping zero-sales reports.
The Ohio State University licensing questions.
- Who handles licensing for The Ohio State University?
- The Ohio State University's trademark licensing is managed by Ohio State's licensing program, and brands apply through BrandComply.
- What types of licenses does The Ohio State University offer?
- The Ohio State University offers standard trademark licenses. Each is approved separately, so a standard license doesn't cover NIL, promotional or specialty products.
- What royalty rate and advance will I pay for The Ohio State University?
- Collegiate royalty rates usually fall between 10% and 15% of net sales, and most schools also charge an advance when the license is issued, which is credited against the royalties you owe. The Ohio State University's exact rate and advance are set in its license agreement. Onbase can walk you through what to expect before you apply.
- Do I need a license to sell products with The Ohio State University's logo?
- Yes. Any product that uses The Ohio State University's names, logos or marks needs a license, and every design has to be approved before it's produced or sold.
- Can Onbase help me get licensed with The Ohio State University?
- Yes. Onbase runs license acquisition for brands end to end: the company application, the The Ohio State University request and marketing plan, onboarding documents, and design approvals.
Get licensed
Get licensed with The Ohio State University.
Onbase runs the application for you, from the company profile to signed agreements and approved designs.
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