How to get a Crafters License for College Logos

In this article we will explain how to get a Crafters license for college logos. We will define what a Crafters license is, who can get one, and how you can apply for one.

What is a Crafters license?

A Crafters license is a license granted by a college or university to an individual that produces college branded items in small quantities. In other words, a crafters license is a when a college or university grants an individual permission to prodice and sell branded items in small quantity. An example would be an individual that handmakes candles that have the University of Alabama logo affixed to them, not only is the individual handmaking the candles, the individual is selling them as well, usually at local fairs or other small venues.

Who can get a Crafters license for college logos?

The answer is that almost anyone should be able to get a Crafter license. However, with most Crafter license programs that colleges and universities offer, there are strict guidelines that you must follow in order to qualify.

The number one guideline that most colleges and universities have is that you must be producing and selling items in small quantities or low volume. The schools measure the volume in either units sold or dollars earned per year.

For example, the school might restrict the individual to only selling 500 units of their item per year, while another school will set the restriction in another way in dollars earned, say $2,500 per year. That all being said, in order to secure a Crafters license for college logos you must be producing and selling your items in small quantities, if you go above the quantities set by the school, then most often you must apply for a Standard license which is a much more formal license that requires an extensive application process.

The second guideline that most colleges and universities have is that you must sell the product yourself, meaning you cannot sell you product to a retailer and act as a wholeseller. An example of acceptable selling would be at a local Craft Fair or some type of local event.

Note that guidelines on the selling aspect of the Crafters license varies from school to school as some schools do allow for selling items on sites such as Etsy. If you have questions about what selling is appropriate for the school you want to work with, please find contact information for each Crafters license program at our Trademark Licensing Programs page. Those that manage the Trademark Licensing programs at each school are a resource for you and they should be able to answer all of your questions.

A third requirement to take note of is that some colleges and universitites require Crafters license holders to have product liability insurance. Again, if you have questions about whether or not you need product liability insurance, check out our Trademark Licensing Programs page and find contact information for the school you are wanting to work with. If you find that you do need product liability insurance, those that manage the Trademark Licensing program at each school should be able to provide you with detailed information on the cost of insurance and how to get it.

How can I apply for a Crafters license for college logos?

You can apply for a Crafters license by reaching to out to the school’s Trademark Licensing Program and speaking with those that manage the licensing program. If you need contact information, please find our directory at our Trademark Licensing Programs page.

Once you are in contact with the school, let them know you want to apply for a Crafters license and the school should be able to walk you through the process of becoming licensed.

You may find that some schools do not show information about their Crafters license on their website, while this might be the case, this does not mean that they cannot offer you a Crafters license. If you find that the school you want to work with does not offer information, be sure to reach out to the school anyways and explain to the school that you would like a Crafters license, in most cases, the school can establish a way to work with you.