Licensing and Trademarks
Welcome to the A&M-Texarkana Trademark and Licensing Information page. Here, you will find information on the proper usage of the University's trademarks and logos, as well as guidelines for licensing agreements. Our aim is to protect the integrity of the University's brand while enabling internal stakeholders, partners, vendors, and supporters to use our trademarks in a way that aligns with our values and standards. Whether you are a business seeking a licensing agreement or a faculty/staff member looking to understand the proper use of our logos, this resource provides information to ensure compliance and maintain brand consistency.
Quick Resources
Types of Licenses
Standard License
- For companies that produce licensed consumer products that will be resold, such as items for sale at retail in local, regional and national retail outlets.
- Royalty Rate: 12%.
- Royalty Advance: $100 for apparel only companies, $100 for non-apparel companies and are based on the product categories of your license. Royalty advances are pro-rated based on a one-year contract.
Internal Usage License
- For companies that produce licensed consumer products for sale ONLY to University departments and approved campus organizations for internal/non-resale use.
- All sales must be exempt from royalties (as determined by University licensing guidelines).
Licensing Fees
- Fee to Apply for Texas A&M University - Texarkana License: $250 (not including royalty advance for standard license)
- Annual Renewal Fee to Hold Texas A&M University - Texarkana License: $100 (not including royalty advance for standard license)
*This fee is for licensees who only hold one contract with Learfield Licensing Partners.
Additional Requirements
Royalty Reporting:
- All licensees – regardless of contract type – are required to report royalties following the end of each quarter via Collegiate Licensing Company Brand Manager 360. If you do not have sales, you must submit a No Sales report.
Insurance
- Each Licensee has a contractual obligation to carry liability insurance and provide a certificate of insurance for their products, which bear the property/trademarks of the institutions in which they wish to be licensed.
- This liability insurance coverage is required, as a contractual obligation of licensing, to additionally insure the institutions the Licensee holds a license with and Collegiate Licensing Company who represents these institutions.