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In recent years, the lack of trademark enforcement has enabled for-profit businesses, including some located outside of the United States, to profit from the use of ΢ÃÜÆƽâ’s name and marks without being subject to any quality, ethical sourcing, or labor standards. ΢ÃÜÆƽâ’s partnership with Nexus Licensing Group assists the College with:

• Protection against any misuse of ΢ÃÜÆƽâ trademarks.
• Quality control over products and design.
• Assurance that items bearing the ΢ÃÜÆƽâ trademarks are produced ethically (e.g. licensees affiliated with the Fair Labor Association) .

No, items for internal use are royalty-exempt. We strongly recommend that you review future vendor contracts carefully to make sure that you are not inadvertently paying royalties for goods that are for internal use and not being resold and clearly marked NOT FOR RESALE. There is a preference for working through the Pioneer Bookshop to purchase giveaway items whenever possible. 

No, items ordered for departmental use (not for resale) through the Pioneer Bookshop for internal use are royalty-exempt. In-stock items at the Pioneer Bookshop are subject to royalties, whether or not they are purchased for resale. There is a preference for working through the Pioneer Bookshop to purchase giveaway items whenever possible. Contact the Pioneer Bookshop for more information.

The full list of trademarks and products that may be licensed is available on the or on request by emailing Nicole Bevington, director of licensing operations at Nexus Licensing Group.

These items are included on the list so that the College can ensure that inappropriate items are not produced.

All proceeds of the licensing program will be directed to programs that support ΢ÃÜÆƽâ's mission.

Any vendor that is interested in carrying the ΢ÃÜÆƽâ license should reach out to Nicole Bevington, director of licensing operations at Nexus Licensing Group.

For additional licensing opportunities, please reach out to Ben Pope, client services manager at Nexus Licensing Group.

The College’s agreement with Nexus Licensing Group includes a crafter’s license for individuals producing handcrafted items for resale that include the ΢ÃÜÆƽâ trademarks. This program is designed to provide an affordable option for artists, crafters, and artisans selling in-person or online through direct-to-consumer platforms. This license includes a flat fee and is renewed annually (July 1-June 30). Products and designs are subject to approval and must abide by the College’s brand guidelines. Please reach out to reach out to Nicole Bevington, director of licensing operations at Nexus Licensing Group for details.

Response time will depend on the punctuality with which the required items (license registration form, certificate of insurance, marketing and distribution plan, applicable advances and minimum guarantees) are provided to Nexus Licensing Group. Vendors may be required to provide proof of affiliation with the or other proof of ethical sourcing and production. Please allow three to five business days for first-time licensees.

Please allow three business days for design approval.

Ellen de Graffenreid, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, ΢ÃÜÆƽâ

Ben Pope, Client Services Manager, Nexus Licensing Group
(585) 698-6673