Retail Licensing

For companies that will produce products bearing the trademarks of Vanderbilt University or Vanderbilt University Medical Center for sale at retail in approved retail distribution channels, they will need to be licensed with CLC (Collegiate Licensing Company). For more information about CLC and how to become a retail licensee, CLICK HERE.

A crafter is defined as an individual producing domestic handcrafted items in the home with collegiate marks, and selling/distributing to individual consumers via events or direct sales. This might include events organized by a church, school, county, state, craft, holiday, Junior League, street festivals, gift marts, or flea markets. In addition, no more than (500) units may be sold per year and less than ($2500) total sales per year per university. No sales will be permitted on a wholesale basis or to a third-party retailer.

To obtain a Crafters License for Vanderbilt University, CLICK HERE. By filling out this form, you are not automatically granted a crafters license. The University must approve the application.

Please note that Vanderbilt University owns its trademarks, names, seals, and symbols and must grant permission prior to any use of these marks. Failure to do so is an infringement of the university’s federally protected trademarks.