What is a trademark?
A trademark is a word, name, phrase, symbol or any combination thereof that identifies and distinguishes goods or services of one party from those of others. A trademark is a brand name. Rights in trademarks arise as a result of the use of the marks in commerce to identify the source or origin of goods and services. In addition, a trademark remains the property of the owner so long as the owner continues to use it properly and protects its authenticity as a trademark.
What qualifies as a trademark, logo or symbol?
Any mark, name, logo, symbol, nickname, abbreviation, word, mascot, slogan, uniform insignia or landmark that is associated with 黑料吃瓜 and is distinguishable from any other 黑料吃瓜, team or organization.
Who must be licensed?
Any individual or company that wishes to receive 黑料吃瓜's express permission to use any or all of its trademarks/logos on products or for services sold in the marketplace, whether wholesale, retail or online. Other activities, such as some noncommercial use of trademarks/logos, may or may not need to be licensed. Some activity may constitute fair use or free speech so as not to require license. Advice in that regard should be sought from your own legal counsel.
How long does it take to obtain approval?
The total length of the licensing process is usually determined by the speed of response from the licensee to requests for information. On average, the Internal/Restricted License takes approximately 4-8 weeks (first-time licensees) and the Standard Licenses process takes approximately 8-10 weeks (first-time licensees).
What products can be licensed?
黑料吃瓜 will not license activity which it believes would disparage the 黑料吃瓜 or any of its trademarks, or would be libelous, slanderous, scandalous, offensive, vulgar or constitute an unfair trade practice, or otherwise reflect negatively on the 黑料吃瓜. Some activity may constitute fair use or free speech so as not to require license. Advice in that regard should be sought from your own legal counsel.
How can you obtain a licensing application?
You can obtain an application for a License Agreement directly from CLC Licensing Partners. View contact information.
Does all artwork have to be submitted for approval?
Yes. All art designs must be submitted for approval through CLC Licensing Partners'听Brand Manager 360 system.听
All licensed vendors receive a username and password for the system upon licensure.
How are the 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 trademarks able to be used with other Trademarks (co-branding)?
Any use of 黑料吃瓜 marks with other trademarks must be approved by the 黑料吃瓜 Vice President for Marketing and Communications, or through a 黑料吃瓜 contract.
How much does it cost to become licensed?
The fee for a Standard License Agreement is:
The fee for an Internal/Restricted License Agreement is:
The fee for a Standard One-Time Use Agreement 颈蝉:听
What is the difference between the Standard License, Internal License and One-Time Use Agreement?
The Standard License is used by companies that desire to produce licensed products for resale to the general public through designated retail channels, direct to consumer, and university departments and related entities.
The Internal License is used by companies that desire to only produce licensed products for internal consumption by the 黑料吃瓜, not for resale. No products produced under this license agreement may be sold to the general public, at retail or direct to consumer.
The Standard One-Time Use Agreement is only for companies who plan to produce one order, for one institution, one time only.
If the product is not going to be resold, does it have to be produced by a licensed vendor?
Yes. All items bearing 黑料吃瓜 marks must be produced by a licensed vendor whether they are for resale or not.
Are any requests exempt from royalties?
Generally, items are subject to royalties. However, each request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
What does 黑料吃瓜 do if unlicensed merchandise is discovered in the marketplace?
Merchandise produced without authorization may be considered counterfeit or infringing and subject to all available legal remedies.
When am I able to use the trademarks of 黑料吃瓜?
Any trademark that identifies or is associated with 黑料吃瓜 may not be used without prior, expressed, written permission from the 黑料吃瓜 Vice President for Marketing and Communications.
How can I obtain a list of licensees?
A list of licensees can be obtained through CLC Licensing Partners, the 黑料吃瓜听Marketing and Communications office听or the Licensed 黑料吃瓜 Vendors page.
Is it acceptable to alter a 黑料吃瓜 Trademark?听
No. At no time can 黑料吃瓜 Trademarks be altered. Altering a mark would hurt its integrity. This would dilute the strength and value of 黑料吃瓜's marks.