Licensing Administration

Collegiate Licensing Co. (CLC) is Tarleton State’s primary licensing agent, responsible for processing license applications, collecting royalty payments and enforcing trademark infractions. All Tarleton State licensees must disclose to CLC detailed information about locations where their merchandise is produced.

To become a licensed vendor, go to https://clc.com/home/get-licensed/.

Types of Licenses

1. Standard License

Companies and individuals who want to sell retail should apply for a license through CLC. The licensing process can take a couple of months and is very thorough. Direct questions to https://clc.com/home/get-licensed/.

2. Internal License

Companies and individuals who want to sell their product exclusively to campus groups such as academic units, university departments and registered student organizations — and do not produce items to be sold retail — should apply for an internal license. Internal licenses are subject to review by Tarleton State’s Manager of Licensing and Trademarks. Special consideration goes to historically underrepresented businesses (System Policy 25.06, System Regulation 25.06.01 and Tarleton State Rule 25.06.01.T1).

3. Community Connect – Crafter’s License

A crafter’s license is available to individuals who make items at home or in small quantities to be sold at craft fairs and farmers’ markets or online through etsy.com, Facebook, Instagram, etc. The licensing process can take three weeks. Apply for this license by creating an account and submitting an application on the Community Connect Portal.

Contact [email protected] with any questions or difficulties, or reach out to [email protected].

Partnering with Tarleton State

Tarleton State University partners with organizations and businesses through licensing directives, sponsorships, in-kind agreements, donations and community involvement. Any business or organization that appropriates the university’s name, trademarks and/or images will need a partnership with the university.

Each partnership is unique and requires a written agreement. Rights granted under the agreement depend on whether the business is a sponsor, donor, licensee or vendor.

Questions? Contact the Office of Licensing and Trademarks at 254-968-9553 or [email protected].
To partner with the university, call the Business Development Office at 254-968-1840.
To partner in athletics, call the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at 254-968-0551.