How to get licensed with University of California, Davis

University of California, Davis licenses its trademarks through Nexus, with applications, artwork and reporting handled in BrandComply Nexus. Brands apply for University of California, Davis directly and are reviewed against the school's standards before signing.

Licensing managed by
Nexus
Where you apply
BrandComply Nexus
Typical collegiate royalty
10–15% of net sales
License types

Licenses University of California, Davis offers.

Each type is its own approval. Most brands start with the standard license and add others once they’re selling.

  • Standard trademark

    3 programs

    The core license to put the school's names and logos on products, in the categories and sales channels you're approved for.

  • NIL

    Lets you pair the school's marks with current athletes' names, images and likenesses. The athletes' rights are secured separately, usually through a group licensing partner.

  • Promotional & premium

    For giveaways, corporate gifts and promotional items rather than products sold at retail.

  • Specialty collections

    Separate approvals for specific marks and collections, such as vintage logos, anniversaries, campus collections and co-branded lines.

Step by step

Getting your University of California, Davis license.

  1. 01

    Create your company profile in BrandComply Nexus

    Register your company with your business details, product categories, factories and sales channels. This profile is what the licensing team reviews first.

  2. 02

    Apply for University of California, Davis

    Submit a license application for University of California, Davis with a marketing plan written for its fans. Focus on the categories and channels you'll actually use, and show real retail demand.

  3. 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.

  4. 04

    Sign the agreement and pay the advance

    When University of California, Davis approves, you'll sign a license agreement that sets your categories, channels and royalty rate, and pay any advance due at signing.

  5. 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.

  6. 06

    Report royalties on time

    File royalty reports in BrandComply Nexus 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 University of California, Davis approvals

  • Asking for every category and channel instead of a focused request.
  • Producing before artwork is approved in the portal.
  • Skipping zero-sales reports.
FAQ

University of California, Davis licensing questions.

Who handles licensing for University of California, Davis?
University of California, Davis's trademark licensing is managed by Nexus, and brands apply through BrandComply Nexus.
What types of licenses does University of California, Davis offer?
University of California, Davis offers standard trademark, NIL, promotional & premium and specialty collections 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 University of California, Davis?
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. University of California, Davis'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 University of California, Davis's logo?
Yes. Any product that uses University of California, Davis'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 University of California, Davis?
Yes. Onbase runs license acquisition for brands end to end: the company application, the University of California, Davis request and marketing plan, onboarding documents, and design approvals.

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