Are any sales exempt from royalties?
Yes. Manufacturers do not have to pay royalties to USC when a product is being used by a campus organization and not resold. Product sales that directly benefit a restricted scholarship account at the university are also non-royalty bearing. • Do all designs for products need to be pre-approved by Trademarks and Licensing before going to a licensed vendor? Pre-approval by Trademarks and Licensing is optional before a licensed vendor is selected. It is the licensed vendor’s responsibility to have Trademarks and Licensing approve all artwork, and final approval will be given when the vendor submits artwork to Trademarks and Licensing. • What does USC do if unlicensed merchandise is discovered in the marketplace? The university is committed to enforcing the viability of its trademarks and licensing activities. Any commercial use of USC Marks without a trademark license is addressed promptly; by legal action if necessary. Please advise USC Trademarks and Licensing Services of potential unl
Licensed vendors do not pay royalties on products being sold to a campus department for internal use and paid for out of a department budget. There also may be situations where a campus organization or SRO’s order will be royalty-free. For an order to be considered for a royalty waiver, the appropriate form must be completed. If you have questions, feel free to contact LT directly. Sales to the University Bookstore or Tiger Team Store are not exempt from royalities.
Licensed vendors do not pay royalties on products being sold to a campus department for internal use and paid for out of a department budget. There also may be situations where a campus organization order will be royalty-free. If you have questions, feel free to contact the Trademark and Licensing Office directly. Sales to the University Bookstore or Stadium Store are not exempt from royalties.
